Scarlet Everlasting Daisy (Xerochrysum Bracteatum)
 
 
 X.bracteatum, the "Scarlet Everlasting", is one of the best known of the "paper daisies" as it is a very widespread species occurring in both annual and perennial forms. It varies in habit from prostrate to a shrubby plant of about 1m in height. The leaves are usually large (up to 100mm long) and green to grey-green in colour. The individual scarlet flowers are very small but are formed into a large cluster surrounded by large papery bracts. The overall appearance is that of a large, single "flower" with the bracts as the "petals". However, well over a hundred true flowers occur inside the ring of bracts.
 
 
Xerochrysum is a small genus of six species, all of which were formerly classified in the genus Bracteantha. Xerochrysum bracteatum was previously known as Bracteantha bracteata and references to its even earlier name of Helichrysum bracteatum may still be found in many publications.
 
 
Propagation of X.bracteatum from seed is easy; no pretreatment is required.
 
Hardiness Zones  US  7-9   Aus  1-4
 
Care and propagation notes included.
 
 
Packet contains 60 Fresh seeds.