Xerochrysum bracteatum 'Dreamtime Jumbo Yellow'
Golden Everlasting
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Golden Everlasting (Xerochrysum bracteatum 'Dreamtime Jumbo Yellow') - Description
Xerochrysum bracteatum, commonly known as the golden everlasting or strawflower, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae native to Australia. Described by Étienne Pierre Ventenat in 1803, it was known as Helichrysum bracteatum for many years before being transferred to a new genus Xerochrysum in 1990. It grows as a woody or herbaceous perennial or annual shrub up to a metre (3 ft) tall with green or grey leafy foliage.
Golden Everlasting (Xerochrysum bracteatum 'Dreamtime Jumbo Yellow') - Blooming
Blooms only have disk florets, no true petals or ray florets. Many have colorful papery, petal-like bracts that surround the flower heads.
Golden Everlasting (Xerochrysum bracteatum 'Dreamtime Jumbo Yellow') - Growth
Many species of annuals, perennials and subshrubs with woolly or hairy leaves. Some have silvery gray foliage. Grow Xerochrysum in an annual or herbaceous border. Flowers of B. bracteata are suitable for cutting and drying.
Golden Everlasting (Xerochrysum bracteatum 'Dreamtime Jumbo Yellow') - Planting
Full sun. Sow seeds of annuals indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost at 65-70°F (18-21°C), germination in 1-3 weeks. Just press seeds into soil surface. Perennial species can be easily grown from cuttings taken in summer.
Golden Everlasting (Xerochrysum bracteatum 'Dreamtime Jumbo Yellow') - Pest
Prone to downy mildew.
Golden Everlasting (Xerochrysum bracteatum 'Dreamtime Jumbo Yellow') - Interesting facts
Xerochrysum is native to Australia.
Golden Everlasting (Xerochrysum bracteatum 'Dreamtime Jumbo Yellow') - Soil and irrigation
Poor to average, well-drained soil. Water during dry weather.
