Actinotus helianthi
Flannel Flower
Actinotus is a small genus of flowering plants native to both Australia and New Zealand. Most are short lived herbaceous perennials living for only a few years. Actinotus helianthi is a sub-shrub, with silver-grey lobed foliage covered in tiny hairs. It produces star shaped creamy-white bracts.
Contributed by @AurigaFlora
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Full sun to partial shade
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Occasional watering
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Not Frost hardy
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Free draining
Common name
Flannel Flower
Latin name
Actinotus helianthi
type
Herbaceous Perennial
family
Apiaceae
ph
6.0 - 8.0 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun to partial shade
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Frost
Not Frost hardy
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Soil
Free draining
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Water
Occasional watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
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When the plant will bloom
full grown dimensions
1.00 M
1.00 M
Actinotus helianthi
Actinotus is a small genus of flowering plants native to both Australia and New Zealand. Most are short lived herbaceous perennials living for only a few years. Actinotus helianthi is a sub-shrub, with silver-grey lobed foliage covered in tiny hairs. It produces star shaped creamy-white bracts.
Sowing (Indoors) - Spring
From Early Spring TO Mid Spring
Sow seeds under cover in a warm greenhouse or indoors, into a free-draining soil by sowing them on the soil surface. Cover with a thin layer of sand. Keep in a warm, shady posititon. Germination may take between 4-22 weeks.
Flowering Season
From Late Spring TO Mid Summer
Flowers appear from Spring to mid-Summer
Planting Young Plants
From Mid Spring TO Early Summer
When the dangers of frost have passed, transplant young plants outside in final position in a well-drained soil. This plant prefers to grow in a poor sandy soil. Water in well until established.
Propagation by Cuttings
From Early Spring TO Mid Spring
Taking cuttings is an easy way to propagate this plant, and the best way is to take soft tip cuttings from young fresh growth at the beginning of the growing season. Place cuttings of between 7-10cm long in a good well drained potting mix with added grit or perlite, and keep out of direct sunlight. As this plant has hairy leaves, avoid keeping in too high a humid enviroment to avoid the risk of rot.
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