Vibrant Flowers

The vibrant colors of paper daisies come from the specialized bracts, which are modified leaves surrounding the central disc. The intense colors are from pigments, elevated by the bracts' papery texture. These are a showy display that attracts pollinators and lasts long after the blooms fade.

Versatile Growth

Paper daisies exhibit versatile growth due to their adaptability to varied conditions. They tolerate a range of soil types, including well-drained, moderately fertile soils, and can handle full sun to partial shade. This adaptability makes them suitable for different garden environments.

Great for Containers

Paper daisies excel in containers due to several factors. Their compact size and manageable height make them ideal for smaller spaces. Container gardening also allows for better control of soil conditions and watering. The versatility allows to easily be transported from here to there.

Attracts Pollinators

Paper daisies attract pollinators through a combination of visual and chemical cues. Their bright and varied colors, are highly attractive to bees and butterflies. They also have nectar-rich centers that are easily accessible to insects, valuable for pollinator gardens.

Helichrysum (Helichrysum Bracteatum Yellow) - Popular for fresh bouquets and dried floral arrangements, Strawflower is an excellent addition to containers or sunny borders. It establishes readily from Helichrysum seeds, and from late spring to fall, Strawflower produces many double blooms in a broad range of colors. Strawflower thrives in areas with long, hot summers as they are quite drought tolerant. Helichrysum flowers dry easily and retain their color for months or even years so they are called "everlastings." The daisy-like Strawflower, with its papery blooms, originated in Australia, where several of its relatives grow in the wild. Other names for Strawflower are Everlasting Daisy and Helichrysum Paper Daisy.

Many people like to get a jump start and will plant their Helichrysum seeds indoors, barely covering the seeds (light is needed for germination), 6 - 8 weeks before last frost. Choose a sunny, well-drained site, and set out young plants. You may also directly sow Strawflower seeds after danger of frost has passed, thinning seedlings to 18 inches apart. Pinch young plants to encourage branching. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage flowering. Remove Helichrysum plants after frost.