Xerochrysum bracteatum Monstrosum Series
everlasting Monstrosum Series
An upright annual with strap-like narrow green leaves to around 90cm in height. Unusually textured, double, everlasting flower-heads to 1.5cm across, in shades of crimson-red, salmon and rose pink, brown, yellow and white, appear in summer and autumn. Ideal for dried flower arrangements
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Brown Pink Red White Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Brown Pink Red White Yellow | Green | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy, Columnar upright
- Genus
Xerochrysum are erect annuals with large, papery everlasting flower-heads suitable for dried flower arrangement
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, moist but well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun
Propagation
Propagate by seed sown at 18°C in spring. Self-seeds, so harvest these or dig up seedlings and grow on
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- City and courtyard gardens
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Cut flowers
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back after flowering
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildews
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