Rhodanthe chlorocephala subsp. rosea 'Pierrot'

RHS Plant Profile
everlasting 'Pierrot'

Synonyms

Helipterum roseum 'Pierrot'
Helipterum 'Pierrot'

Annual Biennial

'Pierrot' is an erect annual to 60cm, with narrow, grey-green leaves and dark-centred, white-rayed everlasting flowers 2.5cm across in summer

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
1–2 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1C

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Columnar upright
Genus
Rhodanthe can be annuals, perennials or sub-shrubs, with simple, narrow, alternate leaves and daisy-like everlasting flowers in shades of pink, yellow and white, in summer
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Ideal plant for poor, well-drained soil that gets a lot of sun

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Cut flowers

Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free