This annual has an erect branching that forms an open rounded habit. It has rounded stem-clasping mid green leaves and the daisy-like papery flowers are white to pink with a yellow centre and appear above the foliage during spring.

Hardiness zones 9 to 10

Rhodanthe manglesiiis naturally found in south-western Western Australia growing in open forests or woodlands. It prefers a well drained moderatly fertile sandy soil in a open sunny position and is drought tolerant and frost tender.

Pink Sunray is a colourful reliable annual that is grown for its flowers. It is planted in garden beds or in a container. It is also an excellent cut flower that may be dried and is suitable for coastal regions. It is fast growing establishing in one season. ID 1170

Rhodanthe(ro-DAN-thee) manglesii(man-GALZ-ee-eye)

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