Rhodanthe chlorocephala subsp. rosea (Rosy Sunray, Pink Paper-daisy, Pink and White Everlasting)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsteraceae
GenusRhodanthe
Specieschlorocephala
Subspeciesrosea
CategoryPerennials
OriginCoastal Southwestern to Midwestern Australia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone12
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1b
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)15
Temperature (°F)55
Height20 cm - 60 cm
Spread20 cm - 40 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodAugust, September, October, November

Description and Growing Information

ShapeClumping and spreading.
LandscapeIn flower beds, cut flowers, in warm dry city and courtyard gardens, as a potted patio or indoor plant or as a specimen.
PropagationSeed and cuttings.
CultivationGrow in full sun to partial shade in dry, well-draining sandy, limestone or clay rich soils with a basic to neutral pH.
PestsNone known.
Notable SpecimensKings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
HabitatDry coastal shores and dry plains.
Bark/Stem DescriptionSmooth flower stems.
Leaf DescriptionPinnate, glaborous leaves 1 - 6 cm in length that grow low along flower stems.
Flower DescriptionTerminal solitary blooms 6 - 8 cm in diameter with whorls of many lanceolate pointed petals.
Colour DescriptionMedium to bright green stems and leaves. Bracts vary from rosy pink to deep purple and even varying shades of white with golden yellow to black pistils.
Texture DescriptionSmooth.

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