About
A slender annual with grey-green, linear leaves and daisy-like everlasting flowers 4cm across, in white or shade of pink and red, in summer and autumn.
About the genus
Xeranthemum are erect annuals with narrow, woolly leaves, and daisy-like flower-heads with papery bracts; suitable for dried flower arrangements
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Provide light support on exposed sites. Cut flowers for drying before they have fully opened and dry upside down in a well ventilated area
PruningCut back after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at 16°C in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free