Xerochrysum viscosum which has the common name Everlasting Daisy is part of the Asteraceae family.
If you have ever wondered how to grow Australian Everlasting Daisy then look no further. Everlasting Daisy are relatively straightforward to grow, but there are a few tricks to growing Everlasting Daisy in Australia. Get these right and you will be laughing.
How big can Xerochrysum viscosum grow?
Australian Everlasting Daisy can grow to a height between 0.2 ~ 0.8 metres and grow to a width of 0.2 ~ 0.8 metres. Make sure that you have the right amount of space for your Everlasting Daisy in your chosen planting location.
What colour flowers do Xerochrysum viscosum have?
Xerochrysum viscosum Everlasting Daisy have wonderful flowers which can be yellow, orange, gold. Everlasting Daisy will flower during spring, summer, autumn.
Where should you plant Xerochrysum viscosum?
Everlasting Daisy thrive in a sunny location and are perfect for planting in a courtyard, container growing, cottage garden, flower garden, cold climate, drought resistant. They thrive in the following climate zones warm temperate, cool temperate, mediterranean, cool, semi-arid.
Everlasting Daisy can be planted in a variety of soil types such as loamy, sandy loam, clay loam, poor soil. They can handle a variety of Ph level including acid, neutral. Everlasting Daisy likes it’s soil soil moisture levels to be dry, well-drained.”
Are Xerochrysum viscosum perennial?
Yes, Xerochrysum viscosum Everlasting Daisy are perennial. A perennial plant is a plant that lives more than two years. The term is often used to differentiate a plant from shorter-lived annuals and biennials.
Are Xerochrysum viscosum frost tolerant?
Yes, Xerochrysum viscosum tolerates heavy frost, tolerates light frost.
How to propagate Xerochrysum viscosum
The best way to propagate Xerochrysum viscosum is by seed.
What are Xerochrysum viscosum used for?
Xerochrysum viscosum Everlasting Daisy can be used as a feature plant, border plant. Other special uses for Xerochrysum viscosum Everlasting Daisy include being used cut flower, playground friendly. Everlasting Daisy are great at attracting wildlife such as bees, butterflies and other insects.
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