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Bracteantha, Everlasting daisy
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Bracteantha, Everlasting daisy

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Bracteantha – Everlasting Colour for Brisbane Gardens

Bracteanthas, also known as strawflowers or paper daisies, bring long-lasting, vibrant colour to Brisbane gardens with their paper-like petals and cheerful blooms. These hardy, sun-loving perennials thrive in warm climates, making them perfect for garden beds, pots, or wildflower-inspired landscapes.

With an extended flowering season from spring to autumn, Bracteantha attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies while adding a striking pop of colour. Available in shades of yellow, orange, pink, red, and white, these tough and drought-tolerant plants are a must-have for low-maintenance, high-impact gardens.

Top Bracteantha Varieties for Brisbane Gardens:

  • Bracteantha bracteata ‘Daisy Fields’ – Compact with a mix of bright blooms, ideal for borders and pots.

  • Bracteantha bracteata ‘Sundaze’ – Large, vivid flowers in bold shades; perfect for adding colour to garden beds.

  • Bracteantha bracteata ‘Flambe Yellow’ – Golden-yellow blooms with a compact, mounded habit.

  • Bracteantha bracteata ‘Mohave’ – Heat-tolerant with prolific flowering, great for sunny, dry spots.

  • Bracteantha bracteata ‘Strawburst’ – A mix of warm-hued flowers, excellent for cut arrangements and dried floral displays.

Key Features:

  • Long flowering season from spring to autumn

  • Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects

  • Drought-tolerant and resilient in Brisbane’s climate

  • Ideal for pots, garden beds, and cut or dried flowers

Care Tips:

  • Sun: Full sun for best flowering

  • Water: Low to moderate – drought-hardy once established

  • Soil: Well-draining soil, avoid heavy clay

  • Maintenance: Deadhead regularly to encourage new blooms and prune lightly to maintain shape

With their dazzling blooms and tough, low-maintenance nature, Bracteantha is the perfect way to keep your Brisbane garden bursting with colour year-round!