Common Name: Strawflower Silvery Rose, Paper Daisy, Golden Everlasting
Scientific Name: Helichrysum Monstrosum
Physical Attributes: Silvery prink flowers with a texture similar to thick paper sits atop woody erect stems that will bloom until the last frost. Starting off as small buds and slowly exposing a feathery soft yellow center.
Uses: Cut flowers, fresh and dried. Beds and borders.
Life Cycle: Half Hardy Annual
Growing Height: 30 – 150cm (standard height is around 90cm)
Attracts: Native bees and butterflies.
When to Sow: Spring or autumn in temperate climates
Sowing Depth: 5mm
Sow Spacing: 15 – 60cm
Sowing Method: Lightly sow on the surface as light is required to germinate. Only do so after the last frost of the season.
Position: Full sun
Germination Time: 4 -14 days
Maintenance: Deadhead and cut back once flowering ceases.
Seeds Per Packet: 70
Strawflower Silvery Rose | Australian Native — 70 Seeds
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$4.95
These Australian native silvery rose flowers with egg yolk-like yellow centers add texture and spirit to your sunny garden beds and borders. These flowers live up to their common name ‘Everlasting Daisy’ as once harvested and dried they will forever bring the same amount of colour and punch as if freshly cut. Watch as the delightful papery petals unfold and reveal the pollen-filled yellow centers your happy garden pollinators will love.
