Xerochrysum, Everlasting Daisy, Paper Daisy,
Xerochrysumbracteata 'Dreamtime Jumbo Light Pink'

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Xerochrysum (zer-oh-KRIS-um)
Species: bracteata (brak-tee-AY-tuh)
Cultivar: Dreamtime Jumbo Light Pink

Synonym:Bracteantha bracteatum

Category
Annuals

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

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
This plant is resistant to deer

Foliage Color

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
Pink
Bright Yellow

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
Flowers are good for drying and preserving
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds