Xerochrysum x 'Dreamtime Antique Shades'

Xerochrysum

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Common Name:

Xerochrysum

Plant Type:

Annual

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

10°C

Maximum height:

60 cm

Maximum width:

35 cm

Xerochrysum (Xerochrysum x 'Dreamtime Antique Shades') - Description

A garden favorite, in a new and exciting color combination. 2" double-daisy like blooms of soft pink are edged in creamy yellow. Thrives through summer heat!

Xerochrysum (Xerochrysum x 'Dreamtime Antique Shades') - Blooming

Blooms only have disk florets, no true petals or ray florets. Many have colorful papery, petal-like bracts that surround the flower heads.

Xerochrysum (Xerochrysum x 'Dreamtime Antique Shades') - 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.

Xerochrysum (Xerochrysum x 'Dreamtime Antique Shades') - 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.

Xerochrysum (Xerochrysum x 'Dreamtime Antique Shades') - Pest

Prone to downy mildew.

Xerochrysum (Xerochrysum x 'Dreamtime Antique Shades') - Interesting facts

Xerochrysum is native to Australia.

Xerochrysum (Xerochrysum x 'Dreamtime Antique Shades') - Soil and irrigation

Poor to average, well-drained soil. Water during dry weather.