How to Grow King Size Red
Helichrysum bracteatum
Your complete guide to growing King Size Red.
📷 Wikipedia: FlowerWhen to Plant King Size Red
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| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for King Size Red
✓ Good companions
Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps
Provides beneficial insect habitat and attracts pollinators
Attracts beneficial insects and provides good companion structure
Repel aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting celosia
Repels pests and attracts beneficial pollinators
Provide wind protection and attract beneficial insects
Attract pollinators and beneficial insects, complement similar growing conditions
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone which is toxic to many plants including celosia
Releases allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of nearby plants
Inhibits growth of most garden plants through allelopathy
