Everlasting Daisy Mixed Seeds

EVERLASTING DAISY MIXED Seeds

Botanical Name: Xerochrysum bracteatum
Other Names: Paper Daisy, Golden Everlasting, Mixed Colours

• Hardy Australian native annual with vibrant mixed-colour flowers including yellow, orange, pink, and red.
• Well-suited to arid, semi-arid, and low-water gardens.
• Produces long-lasting blooms that attract pollinators and add year-round colour to landscapes.
• Highly tolerant of drought, wind, and poor soils.
• Excellent for cut flowers, dried arrangements, and cottage-style gardens.
• Supports biodiversity by providing nectar for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.

Plant Details

• Plant Type: Annual wildflower / garden bedding plant
• Plant Height: 30–80 cm tall; spreads up to 40–50 cm wide

Sowing Information

• Germination: 10–20 days
• Depth: Surface sow to 2 mm deep
• Position: Full sun
• Sow Where: Seed trays, tubes, or direct sow in prepared garden beds
• Soil Type: Well-draining soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, and poor soils
• Spacing: 20–30 cm between plants

Growing Tips

• Use light, well-drained soil and avoid heavy fertilisers.
• Keep soil lightly moist during germination and early growth.
• Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming.
• Highly drought-tolerant once established; suited to low-maintenance gardens.

Flowering & Fruiting

Bright, papery flowers in a mix of colours appear throughout the growing season, providing long-lasting beauty for gardens and floral arrangements.

Traditional & Practical Uses

• Ideal for fresh and dried floral arrangements.
• Widely used in cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, and pollinator-friendly plantings.
• Perfect for adding vibrant colour to low-water and low-maintenance landscapes.

When to Sow Everlasting Daisy Mixed in Your Climate