Xeranthemum annuum
Common Immortelle
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Common Immortelle (Xeranthemum annuum) - Description
True 1-1/2" everlastings that bloom July to frost. Silky white, pink, rose, red to purple. Excellent dried or fresh. Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before planting outdoors. Heat tolerant; best in light soils. Ht:2'. Sun. Annual.
Common Immortelle (Xeranthemum annuum) - Blooming
Blooms come in a variety of different colors such as pink, lavender, white, and violet. Borne in summer and fall, daisy-like flowerheads surrounded by papery bracts. Flowers for cutting should be cut before the blooms have fully opened. Hang them upside down in a cool, dark area with good ventilation.
Common Immortelle (Xeranthemum annuum) - Growth
Branching annuals. The Common Immortelle plant does best in full sun and will grow to be approx. 3 ft. tall. Grow Xeranthemum in an annual border. The flowers are suitable for cuttings, as they are long-lasting.
Common Immortelle (Xeranthemum annuum) - Planting
Seeds should be planted in desired location in the spring at 61°F (16°C).
Common Immortelle (Xeranthemum annuum) - Pest
Uncommon.
Common Immortelle (Xeranthemum annuum) - Soil and irrigation
Plant is not fussy about soil type but does require regular irrigation.
