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How to Grow Paper Daisy (Helipterum/Rhodanthe)
How to grow helipterum (rhodanthe, paper daisy) from seed: transplants or direct sowing with light, spacing, sandy soil, and cutting for drying.
By Hensley’s Seed Co.
Helipterum (Paper Daisy) - Key Growing Information
DAYS TO GERMINATION:
Allow 14–21 days at 65–75°F (18–24°C).
SOWING:
Transplants are recommended: start 6–8 weeks before the last frost and plant out once frost danger has passed. To sow in place, wait until after the last frost, then press seed onto the surface or cover it very lightly, since light aids germination. Keep the soil moist until seedlings emerge. Sow about every 2" and thin to 6–8" apart.
LIGHT PREFERENCE:
Full sun.
PLANT SPACING:
Space plants 6–8" apart.
HARDINESS ZONES:
Grown as an annual.
HARVEST:
For fresh or dried use, cut before the flowers fully open; they keep opening after cutting. Hang to dry.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS:
Sandy soil with good drainage is ideal.
USES:
Fresh or dried cut flowers, borders and beds.SCIENTIFIC NAME: Rhodanthe chlorocephalaALTERNATE NAME: Paper daisy, everlasting daisy, Australian everlasting, immortelle and acroclinium
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