30 open pollinated seeds from our gardens.
 
A native from Western Australia.  It is an annual growing to 50cm. The flowers are a delicate papery texture with a yellow centre. The flower heads appear mainly in spring and summer and are up to 30 mm in diameter.  The flowers hang from thin stems creating a 'nodding' appearance. This is a low maintenance plant that is tolerant of poor soil conditions and drought. It is suited to most temperate areas. 
 
Excellent cut and dried flower.
 
Seeds can be either direct sown on in pots from late autumn or early winter.  Sprinkle the seeds over the top of the soil and water.  Keep moist, and avoid drying out or waterlogging the growing mix..  When coniditions are right, seeds will germinate in 7 to 14 days. Seedlings should be protected from frost .  Plants should flower within 3 to 4 months from sowing. Good colour forms can also be grown from cuttings.
 
Also known as Australian Strawflower, Swan River Everlasting Daisy, Silver Bells, Pink Sunray or Mangles' Everlasting.
 
Synonyms: Helipterum manglesii