Short lived perennial to 90cm. Australian native daisy with large flowers featuring golden orange centres and papery textured petals in a mixture of colours which includes shades of red, pink, orange, yellow and white. Great for native gardens, container plantings, garden beds, borders, coastal areas and rockeries. Low maintenance, tolerant of poor soil conditions and drought. Makes a fantastic cut or dried flower lasting indefinitely. Flowers over a long period from spring through to autumn. Great for attracting native bees and hoverflies. Also known as "Paper daisy" or "Strawflower".
Method | Raise seedlings or sow direct |
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Sowing Depth | 1mm |
Season | Spring, summer and autumn |
Germination | 7-14 days @ 18-21°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle | Hardy Perennial (short lived) |
Plant Spacing | 55cm |
Plant Height | 90cm |
Position | Full sun |
Days Until Maturity | 80 days |
*Notes: Seeds need light to germinate.