Rhodanthe chlorocephala subsp. rosea 'Brilliant Rose' syn. Helipterum roseum 'Brilliant Rose', Acroclinium roseum 'Brilliant Rose'
Everlasting Daisy 'Brilliant Rose'
Rhodanthe are a group of plants native to Australia which are in the Asteraceae family. Specifically, Rhodoanthe chlorocephala subsp. rosea is native to Western Australia. It was previously known as Helipterum roseum (or an even older name is Acroclinium roseum). This species grows as an annual and narrow grey-green foliage, with daisy like flowers which are often in either pink or white shades. Flowers are long lived and flowering is from late summer to late autumn. 'Brilliant Rose' is a commercial mix of Rhodanthe which bears rose-pink flowers.
Contributed by @carolecuttingitfine
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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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Light to medium
Common name
Everlasting Daisy 'Brilliant Rose'
Latin name
Rhodanthe chlorocephala subsp. rosea 'Brilliant Rose' syn. Helipterum roseum 'Brilliant Rose', Acroclinium roseum 'Brilliant Rose'
type
Annual
family
Asteraceae
ph
5.5 - 7.0 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
Light to medium
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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
0.20 M
0.60 M
Rhodanthe chlorocephala subsp. rosea 'Brilliant Rose' syn. Helipterum roseum 'Brilliant Rose', Acroclinium roseum 'Brilliant Rose'
Rhodanthe are a group of plants native to Australia which are in the Asteraceae family. Specifically, Rhodoanthe chlorocephala subsp. rosea is native to Western Australia. It was previously known as Helipterum roseum (or an even older name is Acroclinium roseum). This species grows as an annual and narrow grey-green foliage, with daisy like flowers which are often in either pink or white shades. Flowers are long lived and flowering is from late summer to late autumn. 'Brilliant Rose' is a commercial mix of Rhodanthe which bears rose-pink flowers.
Flowering Season
From Mid Summer TO Late Autumn
It generally flowers from mid Summer to late Autumn in the wild, but with sufficient water and warmth it will flower at other times.
Propagate by Seed (Spring)
From Early Spring TO Late Spring
Seeds germinate in 7 to 21 days and can be sown in spring, under cover in colder climates, or directly in warmer climates. Seeds should be sown on the soil surface or lightly buried.
Planting Season (Summer)
From Mid Summer TO Early Autumn
Plant young plants into their growing position in mid summer.
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