Rhodanthe chlorocephala ssp rosea ‘Pierrot’ seeds – (Helipterum roseum,Strawflower,Paper Daisy, Everlasting Daisy)

$4.90

An attractive white flowered paper daisy with black centres. It makes a lovely cut flower and is good for drying, or just as an attractive garden plant.

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Description

 

Picture thanks to www.hazzardsgreenhouse.com

This pretty annual plant has pure white flowers which are like paper , and they have an eye-catching  centre which  has concentric rings of black and bright  yellow. They grow to 50 cm, and are excellent for cutting and drying.

Sowing advice

Sow paper daisy seeds in seed trays or pots, press into soil and lightly cover with soil.  Ideal temperature 18-23 deg C. Germination occurs in 14-21 days.  Transplant to the garden when large enough.  You can also  direct sow the seed into prepared seed beds after all danger of frost. Thin to 8 in. apart.

Additional information

Classification

Annual

Common Name

Everlasting Daisy, Paper Daisy

Family

Asteraceae

Maximum Height

50 cm

Number of seeds in packet

approx 50