Rhodanthe chlorocephala ssp rosea ‘White’ seeds – ( Helipterum, Paper daisy, Everlasting)

Description

Rhodanthe ‘White’ is a pretty plant which has long upright stems of everlasting pure white flowers with a light yellow eye. En- masse they make an outstanding display as a wild meadow. They are also an extremely good cut flower , prized for their long lasting qualities  and  also their excellence for drying. In the spring in Australia these pretty flowers form drifts of white and pink clouds in the undeveloped wastelands . They attract tourists from afar to marvel at their beauty.

Sowing advice

Sow indoors  June- September in trays or pots. Use a good seed raising mix. Add sand to the mix to make up about ¼ of the mix. Moisten the mix. Sow the seeds on top of the mix.  Don’t cover , just press the seeds lightly into the surface,  as light is needed for germination. Keep moist, but not waterlogged.  Ideal temp. 22-24°C. Germination takes 7-15 days. Transplant to 8cm pots and grow on in cooler conditions. Acclimatise and plant out once danger of frost has passed with 30cm spacing.