Rhodanthe ‘Paper Girl’

Common Name:
Paper Daisy

Description:
Rhodanthe anthemoides 'Paper Girl' is a charming Australian native perennial, celebrated for its delightful spring display. This compact plant forms a neat, rounded mound of soft, grey-green foliage with a subtle chamomile-like fragrance. In spring, it produces deep pink buds that open to reveal white, papery flowers with bright yellow centres, commonly referred to as 'everlastings'. These blooms are not only visually appealing but also long-lasting, making them ideal for dried floral arrangements. 'Paper Girl' thrives in well-drained soils and prefers a position with full sun to part shade. It is well-suited to Melbourne's climate, provided it receives adequate moisture during extended dry periods. This versatile plant is perfect for garden beds, borders, containers, and hanging baskets, where its trailing habit can be showcased. Regular pruning after flowering will help maintain its compact form and encourage prolific blooming in the following season.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

• Ground Cover

Mature Size:

• Height: 40 cm

• Width: 1 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:

• White with Yellow Centres

• Deep Pink Buds

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Australian Native

• Drought Tolerant

• Bee Attracting

• Perennial

• Suitable for Hanging Baskets

• Suitable for Rockeries

• Suitable for Borders

• Flowers Suitable for Drying

Toxicity:
No known toxicity to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Yellow Buttons)

• Scaevola aemula (Fan Flower)

• Brachyscome multifida (Cut-leaf Daisy)

• Westringia fruticosa (Coastal Rosemary)

• Grevillea 'Gin Gin Gem'