Xeranthemum, Annual Everlasting, Immortelle
Xeranthemumannuum 'Paper Roses'

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Xeranthemum (zer-AN-the-mum)
Species: annuum (AN-yoo-um)
Cultivar: Paper Roses

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color
Bronze

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Magenta (pink-purple)
Fuchsia (red-purple)
Red
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting