Xerochrysum bracteatum ‘Lucky Penny’ – Everlasting Daisy
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- Xerochrysum bracteatum ‘Lucky Penny’
The compact, low growing form of this everlasting daisy, along with its very long flowering period are the key features of this showy, butterfly attracting native plant. It makes an outstanding pot plant for small gardens and courtyards or can be used as a flowering border for larger areas. Be sure to remove the spent flower heads to keep the blooms coming and give it a feed in spring and at the beginning of autumn to get it to reach its full flowering potential. Introduced by Zanthorrea Nursery from Perth, Western Australia.
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Scientific Name: | Xerochrysum bracteatum |
| Cultivar: | 'Lucky Penny' |
| Common Name: | Everlasting Daisy |
| Other Common Names: | Paper Daisy |
| Plant Type: | Clumping perennial |
| Height: | 0.15 ~ 0.2 metres |
| Width: | 0.3 ~ 0.4 metres |
| Flower Colour: | White, Orange |
| Flowering Time: | Spring, Summer |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Potting mix |
| Plant Environment: | Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Wildflower meadow |
| Climate Zone: | Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Dense foliage, Mound-shaped |
| Lifespan: | Perennial, Short lived |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage |
| Propagation Method: | Softwood cutting |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Feature plant, Border plant, Wow factor |
| Special Features: | Playground friendly |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Butterflies, Other insects |
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WHERE TO GET YOUR PLANT
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Most nurseries stock a good range of plants, but due to space and supplies, they may not always have the plant that you are searching for in stock. If they don’t, they may be able to order it in for you if you request it.
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Below is a list of our favourite specialist nurseries. Click on the links for their details-
The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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