A fast WA annual paper daisy producing a haze of rose-pink papery flowers with golden centres in spring. A classic everlasting for mass wildflower displays and dried bunches.
At a glance
- Plant type: Annual
- Mature size: 50 cm H × 20 cm W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: tender
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Pink Everlasting
Botanically, Rhodanthe chlorocephala subsp. rosea is a fast-growing annual in the Asteraceae family, native to Western Australia. It reaches around 50 cm tall and 20 cm wide at maturity, with silver-grey foliage. Pink and white flowers appear in spring.
Where to grow Pink Everlasting
Pink Everlasting suits Mediterranean, warm-temperate and arid and semi-arid climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost tender, so protect it from hard frosts or grow it in a sheltered spot or pot. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice and is usually left alone by rabbits.
Soil & planting
Pink Everlasting does best in sandy and free-draining soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Pink Everlasting performs well with relatively little water once established. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. For the first year, favour occasional deep watering over frequent shallow drinks so roots move into the surrounding soil.
Pruning & care
Prune Pink Everlasting after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Pink Everlasting in the garden
Pink Everlasting earns its place for cut flowers for the vase, pots and courtyard containers and feeding bees and pollinators. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
Combine Pink Everlasting with plants that share its preference for happy on low water and Mediterranean climate. Use an odd-numbered group where space allows, or repeat it at intervals through a longer bed. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Pink Everlasting
Plant Sale lists Pink Everlasting as tube stock, potted plants, advanced specimens and seed. Current stock is confirmed manually, so register interest above before planning around a specific size.
Prefer to grow it yourself? See the Pink Everlasting seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.
