Xerochrysum ‘Wallaby Gold’ – Everlasting Daisy

xerochrysum bracteatum everlasting daisy 'Wallaby Gold'

This excellent plant has mass flower displays on a lovely, compact mounding growth habit coupled with small dark green leaves and bright golden yellow everlasting flowers that attract butterflies. 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, and feed through the warm months with a good native fertiliser. The silky, papery flowers are great for drying and can last for years when dried properly. Pick in bud and hang upside down till dry.

Xerochrysum bracteatum 'Wallaby Gold'
Xerochrysum bracteatum 'Wallaby Gold'

Family : Asteraceae

Cultivar Name: Wallaby Gold

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

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 : 0.5

Flower Color : Gold

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