Consulta Plantas

Care of the plant Helichrysum bracteatum or Everlasting Flower

Helichrysum bracteatum is now classified as Xerochrysum bracteatum. The genus Xerochrysum, family Asteraceae, includes 8 species of flowering plants native to Australia. Some species are: Xerochrysum bracteatum, Xerochrysum bicolor, Xerochrysum papillosum, Xerochrysum viscosum.

Common names: Golden everlasting, Strawflower, Everlasting Daisy, Everlasting Flower, Everlasting Gold, Paper Daisy.

They are perennial or annual subshrubs that reach 80 cm (31.49") in height. The leaves are greyish green and lanceolate in shape. The showy flowers are papery in texture and can be yellow, orange, red, white, purple, or pink. They bloom in summer.

Everlasting Flower is used in borders, in rockeries and in pots for balconies, windows and terraces. It's also used as cut flowers.

Xerochrysum bracteatum needs full sun exposure and a hot, dry climate. It does not resist frost.

The soil can be a normal garden soil with 1/4 coarse sand and 1/4 peat. Planting is done in early spring.

Always water moderately, waiting for the substrate to dry.

Fertilize every 15 days with mineral fertilizer from mid-spring to mid-summer.

Prune the withered flower heads to favor the appearance of more flowers.

Helichrysum bracteatum is a plant resistant to the usual pests but sensitive to excess humidity.

Golden everlasting is propagated by division and by cuttings in spring or fall and from seeds sown in early spring.

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