About

A cheerful annual, reaching 30-80cm, with a bushy habit. It produces abundant flowers.

About the genus

Xeranthemum are erect annuals with narrow, woolly leaves, and daisy-like flower-heads with papery bracts; suitable for dried flower arrangements

Plant details

Suggested usesBedding, containers

Care notes

CultivationFertile moist soil, sun
PruningDeadhead regularly
PropagationSow spring
Pest resistanceAphids, slugs
Disease resistanceGrey mould