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The best Australian native daisies to grow in your garden
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Cheer up the garden with colourful, sun-loving Australian native daisies.
Give the garden a boost with native daisies. Easy to grow – just give them full sun in well-draining soil – they look great in borders and mixed beds, adding foliage and flower colour. Plus, they bring pollinators and beneficial insects to the backyard. The family of Australian native daisies is huge, with varieties to suit all but tropical regions, so here are four favourites to grow at home.
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At a glance: Common Australian native daisies to grow in your garden
- Golden everlasting (Xerochrysum bracteatum)
- Annual everlasting (Rhodanthe chlorocephala subsp. rosea)
- Mangles everlasting (Rhodanthe manglesii)
- Common everlasting (Chrysocephalum apiculatum)
Golden everlasting (Xerochrysum bracteatum)
Often called strawflower or paper daisy, this robust native offers an enduring palette of gold and orange to the garden. Tough and cheerful, it thrives in heat, wind and even poor soils. Add to naturalistic plantings, borders or mass displays, or enjoy as a dried flower that holds its colour for months. Grow in full sun with free-draining soil and water sparingly once established.
Annual everlasting (Rhodanthe chlorocephala subsp. rosea)
Floating pink and white blooms with silvery foliage bring a sense of airiness to the garden. A favourite for wildflower-style plantings, use it to soften edges, fill gaps or weave through other natives. This easygoing annual thrives in cooler seasons, and prefers full sun with well-draining soil. It will self-seed and return year after year, and works well as a cut dried flower arrangement.
Mangles everlasting (Rhodanthe manglesii)
Before it even flowers, this species stands out for its distinct, metallic silver buds, which gradually open to reveal dainty pink or white blooms. This contrast makes it a favourite in both fresh and dried displays. It looks beautiful when grouped or dotted through mixed plantings. Grow it in full sun with well-draining soil.
Common everlasting (Chrysocephalum apiculatum)
Also known as yellow buttons, this native forms a low, spreading groundcover of soft grey foliage, dotted with sunshine-coloured blooms. Often planted en masse, it’s ideal for weaving through mixed beds, spilling gently over edges and paths. It tolerates dry conditions and grows best in full sun with well-draining soil.
Keep in mind…
Take care when selecting your plants as some can be poisonous to children and pets, and check their suitability for your region, as some may be classified as weeds in certain states and territories.
Look for more ideas for your garden?
Check out our article on how to plant and grow herbs.
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