Rhodanthe humboldtiana,

Rhodanthe humboldtiana, commonly known as the Golden Cluster Everlasting, is a small, upright Australian native annual everlasting daisy celebrated for its vibrant yellow papery flower heads. It typically grows between 0.1 and 0.5 metres tall and is endemic to Western Australia, where it thrives in sandy soils and heathlands.

Key Features

• Flowers: Large, clustered golden-yellow heads with a papery texture, appearing primarily from late winter to early spring (August to November).

• Foliage: Attractive grey-green leaves that are narrow and linear, providing a soft contrast to the bright blooms.

• Growth Habit: An erect, bushy annual that works best when planted en masse to create a wildflower meadow effect.

• Usage: Popular as a garden specimen, for wildflower medows and as a long-lasting cut or dried flower.

Growing Conditions

To achieve the best display in your garden, follow these cultivation tips:

• Position: Full sun to light shade in an open, airy spot.

• Soil: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil; it is particularly suited to limestone-rich areas.

• Sowing: Sow seeds in autumn or early winter (after the first rains). Surface sow or cover very lightly, as the seeds require light to germinate.

• Maintenance: Once established, it is relatively low-maintenance and will often self-seed for the following season

Available in a 14 cm pot