Native to Australia and commonly known as everlasting daisies or paper daisies because of their long-lasting, papery petals. With durable blooms, which retain their shape and colour even after drying.
 
When to Sow: Mar- May
 
HOW TO SOW HELIPTERUM: Sow indoors - Sow onto moist compost and cover with a light sprinkle soil. Ideal temp 18-25°C. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to individual pots and grow on before planting out into final position 20-30cm apart.
Can be sowed direct from April onwards into a prepared seed bed, thinning to final spacings when arge enough to handle.
 
Classification: Annual
Expert Level: Easy to Grow
Germination Time: 2-3 Wks
 
Flowering Time: Jun- Oct
Site: Full Sun
Soil Type: Chalk/ Sand/ Loam
Soil Acidity: All Types
Moisture: Well drained
Care: May need staking
Use: Garden Borders, Cut flowers, Dried
Harvest : When flower heads are closed or fully open
Days to Maturity: 140-150 Days
 
Vase Life: Everlasting
Height:50cm
Plant Spacing: 10-20cm