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School Forest Box – Chrysocephalum apiculatum

$5.00

243 in stock

 

 

Chrysocephalum apiculatum, commonly known as Common Everlasting, is a charming, low-growing perennial herb native to Australia. Renowned for its bright, daisy-like yellow flowers and fine, grey-green foliage, this plant adds a splash of enduring colour to sunlit gardens and natural landscapes.

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Description

Features: The plant features finely divided, grey-green leaves that form a compact rosette, offering a soft, textured backdrop in garden settings.

Flowers & Timing: Daisy-like, papery yellow flowers that create a vibrant display. Typically blooms in late spring to early summer, with flowers that maintain their colour long after fading.

Attraction Details: The cheerful flowers attract native bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, supporting local biodiversity.

Height: Typically grows to about 20–30 centimeters tall.

Spread: Forms clumps that can spread approximately 30–40 centimeters wide.

Best Planting Position: Prefers full sun to maximize flowering. Ideal for rock gardens, borders, or naturalized areas where well-drained, sandy to gravelly soils prevail.

Soil Conditions: Thrives in well-drained, low-nutrient soils such as sandy or gravelly substrates. Adaptable to poor soils, making it a resilient choice for challenging sites.

Watering requirements: Requires minimal watering once established.

Trimming requirements: Minimal; occasional deadheading can encourage a tidy appearance and prolonged blooming.

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