Asteraceae · Rhodanthe manglesii
Native to: West Australia
Also known as: Australian Strawflower, Swan River Everlasting Daisy, Silver Bells
Cost per seed: $0.02
West Australian native daisy with rose coloured delicate papery textured flower petals surrounding a yellow centre. Flowers hang from thin stems creating a 'nodding' appearance. Great for native gardens, mass plantings, arid environments, and rockeries. Low maintenance, tolerant of poor soil conditions and drought. Makes a fantastic cut or dried flower. Great for attracting native bees and hoverflies.
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Deadhead paper daisy flowers regularly during the growing season. Using sharp secateurs or snips cut fading or dead flowers off just above a set of leaves. Removing old flowers regularly will encourage plants to produce more flowers. Learn more about deadheading flowering plants here.
Common Problems: Aphids, Powdery mildew, Slugs and snails
If growing paper daisies for cut flowers, use sharp snips or secateurs to cut the longest stems possible, removing the lower leaves and placing the stems immediately in a clean bucket of water. Learn more about cutting and conditioning homegrown flowers here.
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