Chrysocephalum apiculatum ‘Desert Orange’ – Everlasting Daisy

Chrysocephalum apiculatum common everlasting 'Desert Orange'

Chrysocephalum apiculatum 'Desert Orange'
Chrysocephalum apiculatum 'Desert Orange'

An easy care and colourful groundcovering perennial daisy, with gorgeous grey green foliage and golden orange flower clusters in spring and summer. It grows to around half a metre wide and will cascade over banks and pots. It loves a sunny spot in well drained soil. Give it some native fertiliser in spring. It can be cut back hard after flowering and it will regrow beautifully.

Family : Asteraceae

Cultivar Name: Desert Orange

Plant Type : Ground cover

Width : 0.5

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer

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

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

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Cut flower

Scientific Name: Chrysocephalum apiculatum

Common Name : Everlasting Daisy

Height : 0.3

Flower Color : Orange, Gold

pH Level : Neutral

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

Light : Sunny

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance :

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects