Scarlet Strawflower

Xerochrysum bracteatum ‘Dark Scarlet’

For a bold splash of colour in the garden, this striking Australian native everlasting daisy is hard to beat. Producing rich, dark scarlet flowers with distinctive papery petals from late spring through to autumn, it makes a beautiful feature in native and cottage-style gardens. Plant in groups for a stunning display or mix with other everlasting daisies for a colourful wildflower effect. The long-lasting blooms are also perfect for picking fresh or drying for floral arrangements.

Easy to grow in well-drained soil in full sun to part shade, including larger pots. Lightly frost tolerant.

H ~ 1–2m W ~ 0.5m

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Everlasting Daisy
Endemic to Western Australia, this annual everlasting daisy is a go-to-choice for creating pretty native wildflower meadow effects in your garden. With flowers ranging from pure white to deep pink with contrasting bright yellow or deep black centres, each stem is topped with a flower appearing from August to November that opens in full sunshine, closing at night or in wet conditions. Can attract a range of bees and other pollinating insects to your garden. Be sure to grow in sandy open soil in sun to part shade, feed with native fertilizer and water in dry weather and cut back old flowers to encourage reshooting. Everlastings can also be dried by hanging upside down after cutting – pick in bud, they will open as they dry and retain their colour. H-0.2-0.7m W-0.2-0.4m
Rhodanthe chlorocephala ssp. Rosea
Everlasting Daisy
Endemic to Western Australia, this annual everlasting daisy is a go-to-choice for creating pretty native wildflower meadow effects in your garden. With flowers ranging from pure white to deep pink with contrasting bright yellow or deep black centres, each stem is topped with a flower appearing from August to November that opens in full sunshine, closing at night or in wet conditions. Can attract a range of bees and other pollinating insects to your garden. Be sure to grow in sandy open soil in sun to part shade, feed with native fertilizer and water in dry weather and cut back old flowers to encourage reshooting. Everlastings can also be dried by hanging upside down after cutting – pick in bud, they will open as they dry and retain their colour.
Rhodanthe chlorocephala ssp. Rosea