Rhodanthe manglesii (Rosy-Purple Everlasting, Mangle's Everlasting)


Botanical Information

FamilyAsteraceae
GenusRhodanthe
Speciesmanglesii
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals
OriginSouthwestern Australia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone12
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneCool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1b
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)15
Temperature (°F)55
Height10 - 50 cm
Spread10 - 60 cm
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodMay, June, October, November, December

Description and Growing Information

LandscapeFlower beds, ground cover, cut flowers, informal gardens, as a potted patio plant or as a specimen.
PropagationSeed or cuttings.
Notable SpecimensKings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionHighly ornamental pinnate flower buds that show the petals.
Leaf DescriptionOblong-obtuse leaves that grow up to 7 cm that grow at the base of flower stems.
Flower DescriptionTerminal daisy-like flowers with whorls of pinnate-lanceolate pointed petals.
Colour DescriptionRosy pink to magenta or violet blooms with yellow to black pistils. Flower buds are light rosy pink to light violet. Medium to bright green leaves and stems.
Texture DescriptionSmooth.

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