Everlasting Daisy – White Xerochrysum Bracteum seeds

This Australian native Daisy has an abundance of flowers in spring, summer and autumn.  Flower buds look like giant oblong pearls that shimmer and look iridescent in the moonlight.  When open the flowers reveal there large pale orange centres and the petals take on a faint pink blush around the edges.  Flowers hold on for weeks.  Tolerates poor soil and dry conditions.  They are short lived hardy perennial and benefit from frequent cutting of the flower stems to encourage more blooms.  Makes excellent cut flowers for fresh or dried arrangements.

Sowing Depth – 1mm

Germination – 7 to 14 days

Plant spacing – 50 cm apart

Plant height – up to 80cm

Position – Full sun

Days till maturity – 75 days

Seed count – approx 80 seeds