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Pink paper daisy Rhodanthe chlorocephala subsp. rosea
Also called Pink everlasting
Previously known as Acroclinium roseum, Helipterum roseum
When it flowers
- January, not flowering
- February, not flowering
- March, not flowering
- April, not flowering
- May, not flowering
- June, not flowering
- July, not flowering
- August, flowering
- September, flowering
- October, flowering
- November, flowering
- December, not flowering
Annual paper daisy that carpets Western Australia's wildflower country in spring.
Sown from seed in autumn for a spring display. The papery pink flowers keep their colour when dried.
In the garden
- Attracts
- Pollinating insects and butterflies
- Flowers
- Papery pink or white daisies with yellow centres.
Growing conditions
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil
- Sandy and loam
- Drainage
- Needs good drainage
- Frost
- Moderate frost
- Water
- Some dry spells
- Climate
- Dry summers (Mediterranean) and temperate
Planting and care
- Grown from
- Seed
Planting
Sow seed directly in autumn where it is to flower.
Where it comes from
- Native to
- Western Australia
Where to buy
Specialist native nurseries.
We don't have stockists listed for this plant yet. Local native nurseries are often the best place to ask.
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Further reading
- Rhodanthe chlorocephala subsp. rosea on the Atlas of Living Australia (Atlas of Living Australia)