This annual has upright dainty stems that form a tufted habit. It has long linear bright green leaves and the solitary papery daisy-like flowers are white-pink to red and appear above the foliage during spring.

Hardiness zones 9 to 10

Rhodanthe chlorocephalasubsp.roseais naturally found in south-western Western Australia growing in woodlands and grasslands.

It prefers a very well drained, moderately fertile sandy-stony soil in an open sunny position and is frost tolerant but drought tender.

Paper Daisy is a colourful erect annual that is grown for its flowers. It is used as a bedding plant in large gardens or planted in patio pots and planter boxes in small gardens. The flowers are commonly used in floral arrangements and it is suitable for coastal regions. This annual establishes in one season in but is short lived. ID 1121

Rhodanthe(ro-DAN-thee) chlorocephala (KLOR-o-kep-ha-la)

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)     
(Compositae)
Sunflower Family