Everlasting Daisy Silvery Rose Seeds

EVERLASTING DAISY Silvery Rose Seeds

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

• Australian native annual with silvery foliage and striking rose-coloured, long-lasting flowers.
• Exceptionally hardy species adapted to arid, semi-arid, and temperate garden environments.
• Produces abundant flowers for much of the year, adding colour and interest to gardens and floral displays.
• Highly tolerant of drought, wind, and poor soils.
• Excellent for borders, rockeries, containers, and mixed native flower beds.
• Flowers are ideal for drying and crafting, retaining colour and shape for months.
• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies, supporting garden biodiversity.

Plant Details

• Plant Type: Annual / ornamental flower
• Plant Height: 40–70 cm tall; spreads 20–40 cm wide

Sowing Information

• Germination: 10–21 days (can be variable)
• Depth: Surface sow or lightly cover with 1–2 mm of soil
• Position: Full sun to light shade
• Sow Where: Seed trays, tubes, or directly in prepared garden beds
• Soil Type: Well-drained soils; tolerates sandy, loamy, and poor soils
• Spacing: 20–30 cm between plants

Growing Tips

• Use a light, well-drained seed-raising mix; avoid rich fertilisers during early growth.
• Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings establish, then reduce watering.
• Drought-tolerant once established and suited to low-maintenance plantings.
• Pinching back young stems encourages bushier plants and more flower production.

Flowering & Fruiting

Produces vibrant silvery-rose flowers that bloom for months, ideal for fresh and dried arrangements while attracting pollinators to the garden.

Traditional & Practical Uses

• Popular in native gardens and cottage-style landscaping.
• Flowers are widely used in fresh bouquets and dried floral crafts.
• Planted in borders, containers, and floral displays for lasting colour.

When to Sow Everlasting Daisy Silvery Rose in Your Climate