Xerochrysum ‘Wallaby Yellow’ – Everlasting Daisy
The mass flower displays on a lovely, compact mounding growth habit coupled with small dark green leaves and bright yellow 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. Feed with a good native fertilizer through the warm months, being sure to water well afterwards to avoid leaf burn. 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.
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- Xerochrysum bracteatum ‘Wallaby Yellow’
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- Xerochrysum bracteatum ‘Wallaby Yellow’
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Scientific Name: | Xerochrysum |
| Cultivar: | Wallaby Yellow |
| Common Name: | Everlasting Daisy |
| Plant Type: | Ground cover |
| Height: | 0.4 ~ 0.5 metres |
| Width: | 0.3 ~ 0.4 metres |
| Flower Colour: | Yellow |
| Flowering Time: | Spring, Summer, Autumn |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral, Alkaline |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden |
| Climate Zone: | Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Mound-shaped |
| Lifespan: | Perennial, Short lived |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Groundcover, Feature plant, Border plant, Wow factor |
| Special Uses: | Cut flower, Fast growing, Playground friendly |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Butterflies, Other insects |
WHERE TO GET YOUR PLANT
Once you have found the plant that you want, the next step is to find where to get it. Visit or ring your favourite nursery to see if they have it in stock. If they don’t, they may be able to order it in for you. Specialist nurseries are also able to give great advice, and if they don’t have the plant you want, they can often suggest an alternative to you. Below is a list of our favourite specialist nurseries, and some who do mail order. Click on the links for their details-
The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – mail order
Angus recommends Bush Tucker fertiliser for native plants.