Everlasting Daisy Scarlet Xerochrysum bracteatum Seeds

EVERLASTING DAISY SCARLET Seeds

Botanical Name: Xerochrysum bracteatum
Other Names: Everlasting Daisy, Strawflower, Paper Daisy

• Australian native perennial with bright scarlet, papery flowers and green foliage.
• Exceptionally hardy species adapted to arid, semi-arid, and temperate environments.
• Produces vibrant flowers for much of the year, adding colour and interest to gardens and floral arrangements.
• Highly tolerant of drought, wind, and poor soils.
• Valuable for cut flowers, dried flower arrangements, and low-maintenance garden borders.
• Attracts native pollinators including bees and butterflies.
• Excellent plant for mass plantings, roadside beautification, and revegetation projects.

Plant Details

• Plant Type: Perennial flowering herb / garden border plant
• Plant Height: 30–80 cm tall; spreads up to 30–50 cm wide

Sowing Information

• Germination: 1–3 weeks (can be variable)
• Depth: Surface sow to 2–3 mm deep
• Position: Full sun to light shade
• Sow Where: Seed trays, pots, or direct sow in prepared garden beds
• Soil Type: Free-draining soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, and poor soils
• Spacing: 20–30 cm between plants

Growing Tips

• Use a well-drained, light soil mix; avoid heavy or waterlogged soils.
• Keep soil lightly moist during establishment, then reduce watering for mature plants.
• Highly drought-tolerant once established and suited to low-maintenance plantings.
• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and maintain plant health.

Flowering & Fruiting

Bright scarlet, papery flowers appear from spring through autumn, providing long-lasting colour and excellent material for fresh or dried arrangements.

Traditional & Practical Uses

• Widely used in cut-flower and dried-flower arrangements due to its long-lasting blooms.
• Attracts native pollinators and beneficial insects to the garden.
• Perfect for garden borders, mass plantings, and low-maintenance landscapes.

When to Sow Everlasting Daisy Scarlet in Your Climate