A low growing soft-wooded perennial which can be used as an annual in garden bedding situations and renewed every year. This is a true breeding seed line in colours of gold and orange. A great general garden or pot plant and a brilliant cut flower, attract butterflies and small moths.
A good heat tolerant plant, performs best in full sun but will tolerate light shade. Tip pruning the plants when young will help form more compact plants and give more flowers. While they are drought tolerant once established, dry soil conditions will reduce the flowering. Feed with a good native fertiliser during warm weather. To preserve the flowers, pick while in bud and hang upside down until dry.
Plant Information
Plant Type - Clumping perennial
Common Name - Strawflower, Golden Everlasting Daisy
Scientific Name - Xerochrysum bracteatum
Family - Asteraceae
Cultivar Name - Strawflower
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height - 0.2
Maximum Height - 1.2
Minimum Width - 0.2
Maximum Width - 0.8
Flower Colour - Yellow, Orange, Gold
Flowering Time - Spring, Summer, Autumn
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Wildflower meadow
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage, Mound-shaped
Life Span - Annual, Biennial, Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained, Needs regular watering
Propagation Method - Seed, Softwood cutting, Semihardwood cutting
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Feature plant, Border plant
Special Uses - Cut flower, Fast growing, Playground friendly
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Butterflies, Other insects
Angus Cultivar - No
