Everlasting Paper Daisy Strawflower 'Purple/Red Magenta' Seeds

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Everlasting Paper Daisy 'Purple/Red Magenta'  - 100 Seeds

XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum red/purple fls

Very quick growing everlasting strawflower. Grows to  around 1 metre tall with long lasting large papery magenta coloured flowers.

The individual flowers are small but form into  large clusters, perfect for flower bouquets.

Flowering will continue from spring through to autumn with a good water supply. Naturally occurring in all Australian states. 

Fabulous for native gardens, container planting, beds, borders, coastal areas and rockeries. Very low maintenance plants tolerant of poor soil and drought.

Makes a fantastic cut, pressed or dried flower lasting forever.

Flowers over a long period from spring through to autumn. 

Great for attracting native bees. Also known as 'Paper Daisy' or 'Strawflower'.

This plant seeds freely in the garden but is not invasive and may be treated as an annual.

Sowing method: Sow seeds direct or plant seedlings.
If sowing directly into the ground sow on the surface and rake very lightly, it is not critical to cover all the seed but some coverage helps.
Seed should germinate 7-21 days with sufficient moisture.
Sowing Depth: 3mm or surface sow
When: Spring, Summer & Autumn
Germination: 7-21 days at temperatures between 14-30°C
Hardiness  Hardy perennial
Spacing Between Rows: 55cm
Spacing Between Plants: 40cm
Planting Position: Full sun in well drained soil
Days to Maturity/Flowering: 80 days




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