About
An upright annual with strap-like narrow green leaves and double, everlasting flower-heads to 8cm across, in white and shades of yellow, orange, red and pink, appearing in summer and autumn.
About the genus
Xerochrysum are erect annuals with large, papery everlasting flower-heads suitable for dried flower arrangement
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeAnnual Biennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1 year
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun
PruningCut back after flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed sown at 18°C in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to downy mildews