Brachyscome 'Granvia' Strawflower

Scientific Name: Xerochrysum bracteatum 'Granvia'

Common Name: Granvia Everlasting Daisy

Exposure: Full sun

Blooming Time: Spring to fall

Bloom Duration: Long-lasting

Fragrance: Typically no noticeable fragrance

Plant Growing Habit: Upright, mounding

Characteristics: The Granvia Everlasting Daisy is prized for its vibrant, papery flowers that retain their colour and shape even after drying. This variety, 'Granvia,' is known for its large blooms and vigorous growth habit. It produces an abundance of flowers in hues of yellow, orange, pink, or white, adding cheerful colour to garden beds or containers. The flowers are also excellent for cutting and drying for everlasting arrangements.

Spacing: Plant them approximately 12 to 18 inches apart to allow for spreading and coverage.

Height: Typically grows 12 to 24 inches tall

Width: Spreads 12 to 24 inches wide

Maintenance Requirements: Granvia Everlasting Daisy is relatively low-maintenance and thrives in full sun. Water regularly, especially during dry periods, but avoid overwatering to prevent root rot. Deadhead spent flowers regularly to promote continuous blooming and maintain a tidy appearance. Fertilize lightly with a balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season to encourage healthy growth and flowering. This plant is generally resistant to pests and diseases.