Strawflower Discovery Kit - September

September Discovery Kit -

Meet the Strawflower

Xerochrysum bracteatum

$15.95 + postage

A little piece of the Australian bush, delivered to your letterbox.

The Aquila Hills Discovery Kit is more than a packet of seeds. Each month, we explore one Australian native species through our philosophy of

Grow • Learn • Connect

combining hands on seed germination experience, science, reading and learning, creativity and closer observation of the natural world.

Our September species is the Strawflower, Xerochrysum bracteatum — a beautiful Australian everlasting known for its papery, long-lasting flowers and incredible range of colours.

What's inside?

Each month's Discovery Kit is designed to become part of a growing collection.

🌱 Strawflower seeds
A packet of Xerochrysum bracteatum seeds to grow at home and experience the species for yourself.

📖 Species Profile
Your collectible Aquila Hills guide to the species, covering where it grows, its ecology, interesting science, and its place in the Australian landscape.

🌿 Growing & Germination Guide
Simple, practical instructions to help you get your seeds started, including seasonal growing information and tips for successful germination.

🔬 This Month's Experiment
A simple hands-on investigation designed to help you observe, question and discover something about your Strawflowers. You don't need a laboratory — just a little space in a sunny warm spot and a bit of curiosity.

✏️ Creative Discovery
A place to record observations, sketch, notice details and connect with your plant as it grows.

🎨 Creative activities
Botanical-inspired activities designed to encourage closer looking and creativity while getting to know your species.

🌿 Collectible botanical details
Beautiful Aquila Hills stationery and botanical elements to collect as you explore each month's species.

Grow • Learn • Connect

GROW — Get your hands in the soil and grow an Australian native from seed.

LEARN — Discover the science, ecology and stories behind the species.

CONNECT — Slow down, look closer and build a deeper connection with Australian nature.

How it arrives

Your Discovery Kit is carefully packed as an A5 large letter and delivered through Australia Post, designed to fit neatly in your letterbox.

The kit is packaged flat and thoughtfully arranged so your seeds, printed materials and activities arrive together ready for discovery.

Kits are generally packed and shipped by the 20th of the month, and received 3-5 business days thereafter. 

Australia-wide shipping only

This Discovery Kit contains biological material, including seeds. As such, we currently ship within Australia only.

We do not ship Discovery Kits internationally due to Australian and international biosecurity and quarantine requirements.

Aquila Hills Australian Natives
Grow • Learn • Connect