Xerochrysum ‘Wallaby Cherry’ – Everlasting Daisy
The mass flower displays on a lovely, compact mounding growth habit coupled with small dark green leaves and bright purple everlasting flowers that attract butterflies are the outstanding features of this excellent plant. Great rockery, border or pot plant. It performs best in full sun but will tolerate light shade. Keep the water up to it,especially during the flowering period as dry soil conditions will reduce the flowering. To dry the flowers, pick in bud and hang upside down. They can last for years when dried.
- Xerochrysum bracteatum ‘Wallaby Cherry’
- Xerochrysum bracteatum ‘Wallaby Cherry’
- Xerochrysum bracteatum ‘Wallaby Cherry’
Scientific Name: | Xerochrysum |
Family: | Asteraceae |
Common Name: | Everlasting Daisy |
Plant Type: | Ground cover |
Height: | 0.3 ~ 0.4 metres |
Width: | 0.3 ~ 0.4 metres |
Flower Colour: | Pink |
Flowering Time: | Spring, Summer, Autumn |
Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral, Alkaline |
Soil Type: | Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix |
Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden |
Climate Zone: | Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid |
Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Mound-shaped |
Lifespan: | Perennial, Short lived |
Soil Moisture: | Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage |
Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
Plant Usage: | Groundcover, Feature plant, Border plant, Wow factor |
Special Uses: | Cut flower, Pipe and drain friendly, Fast growing, Playground friendly |
Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Butterflies, Other insects |
Angus recommends Bush Tucker fertilizer for this plant.