Xerochrysum ‘Wallaby Cherry’ – Everlasting Daisy

xerochrysum bracteatum everlasting daisy wallaby cherry

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'

Family : Asteraceae

Cultivar Name: Wallaby Cherry

Plant Type : Ground cover

Width : 0.4

Flowering Time : Spring, Summer, Autumn

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

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

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

Scientific Name: Xerochrysum

Common Name : Everlasting Daisy

Height : 0.4

Flower Color : Pink

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

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

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial, Short lived

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects