A beautiful plant for flower displays, with flowers produced for most of the year. This is a selected seed range that produces a variety of pink shades of flowers. The best flush of blooms in spring, but they will flower through to autumn. It is quick growing, and responds well to tip pruning to help it keep a good compact shape. It likes a well drained soil, and regular feeding and reliable watering will see it at its best. It is also a great container plant.
The flowers are great for floral work, and can also be dried for long lasting flowers that don’t need water. To dry them, pick in bud and hang upside down till ready for use.
Plant Information
Plant Type - Clumping perennial
Common Name - Strawflower
Scientific Name - Xerochrysum bracteatum
Family - Asteraceae
Cultivar Name - Shades of Pink
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 0.7
Maximum Height - 1.8
Minimum Width - 0.4
Maximum Width - 0.5
Flower Colour - Pink
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer, Autumn
pH Level - Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Wildflower meadow
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Mound-shaped
Life Span - Biennial, Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Feature plant, Border plant, Wow factor
Special Uses - Cut flower, Pipe and drain friendly, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Butterflies, Other insects
Angus Cultivar -
