Bracteantha bracteata ‘Kimberley Sunset’ – Everlasting Daisy

Xerochrysum bracteatum is a great everlasting daisy for gardens and pots

Xerochrysum bracteatum 'Kimberley Sunset'
Xerochrysum bracteatum- everlasting daisy 'Kimberley Sunset'
Xerochrysum bracteatum 'Kimberley Sunset'

A perennial form of the everlasting daisy, featuring the sunset tones of deep yellow overlaid with pink, and flowering through three seasons of the year. This is a versatile plant, which can be used to great effect in mixed plantings or well suited to a container, allowing you to place it where it can be admired best.
Should be lightly pruned annually after flowering, to keep the form and encourage flowering.

Family : Asteraceae

Cultivar Name: Kimberley Sunset

Plant Type : Small shrub, Ground cover

Width : 0.5

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter

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

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage, Open foliage, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

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

Scientific Name: Bracteantha bracteata

Common Name : Everlasting Daisy

Height : 0.5

Flower Color : Cream, Yellow, Pink

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

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

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial, Short lived

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects