Jumbo Red Bracteantha is a tender perennial that forms a controlled mound of medium green lance-like leaves. The large red daisy-like flowers that have a papery texture and broad yellow centers bloom from spring to fall. Best color in full sun and dry to average well-drained soil. Drought tolerant.
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Type: |
Perennial |
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Height: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spread: |
0.5’ - 1' |
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Spacing: |
1' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
8 - 11 |
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Culture: |
Full Sun, Part Sun |
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Bloom Color: |
Red |
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Season of Interest: |
Spring, Summer, Fall |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Water Regularly. Some susceptibility to downy mildew.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Rock Garden, Wildlife Garden, Groundcover, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Coreopsis, Daylily, Speedwell
IMAGES: Kajetan Dzierżanowski, Helichrysum bracteatum 1, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) Ball Seed, Dreamtime® Jumbo Red Bracteantha
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown
