Bracteantha bracteata – Everlasting Daisy

Bracteantha bracteatum is also known as Xerochrysum

Bracteantha bracteatum- everlasting daisy
Xerochrysum bracteatum 'Sundaze Bronze'
Xerochrysum bracteatum 'Sundaze White'

This plant is variable, from annual forms to low growing perennial sub-shrubs. There are many colourful annual types available as seed and as bedding plants, as well as lovely named longer lasting varieties. As well as being beautiful garden plants, the blooms are great for cut flower work, either fresh or as dried flowers which will last for years.
They flower best in sunny spots and with regular soil moisture, and also like good drainage. Feed lightly through the warm months. Picking the flowers will help to prune the plant and maintain a good plant shape. To use as dried flowers, pick while in bud and hang upside down to dry.
They were formerly known as Helichrysum, and are now known as Xerochrysum bracteatum.

Family : Asteraceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small shrub, Ground cover

Width : 1

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer, Autumn

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Cut flower, Pipe and drain friendly, Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Bracteantha bracteata

Common Name : Everlasting Daisy

Height : 1.5

Flower Color : White, Cream, Yellow, Red, Pink, Orange, Gold, Purple

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Wildflower meadow

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Annual, Perennial, Short lived

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects