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Australian nativeRhodanthe chlorocephala subsp. rosea and related paper daisies
Everlasting daisy: when it's in season in Australia
In season now (November 2026): No
Everlasting daisy is outside the listed Australian season in November. The national season is August to October. Local growing conditions and supply can change the timing. Check the state guide below and ask your florist about locally grown stems before ordering, especially near the beginning or end of the season.
- Right now
- Out of season in November
- Season
- August to October
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Written by Dan d'Auvergne
Season by state
Flowers and pets: check before bringing a bunch home
Season months drafted from anpsa.org.au, exploreparks.dbca.wa.gov.au, ourwaparks.org.au, resources.austplants.com.au. Availability varies by grower and region. See sources
Everlastings are the paper daisies that carpet Western Australia's Mid West after good winter rain. The pink and white Rhodanthe chlorocephala subsp. rosea, along with yellow species, flower from late winter into spring, and Coalseam Conservation Park near Mingenew is the classic place to see them, with timing shifting each year with the rain. Their 'petals' are really papery bracts that hold their colour when dried, which is why they sell as dried flowers as much as fresh. As a fresh cut flower they are a limited, seasonal line.
Where to buy everlasting daisy
Sold fresh in a short season and dried all year.
How to choose good everlasting daisy
Fresh everlastings have a short window, so buy them when you see them. Look for flowers with a clean yellow centre and bracts that feel crisp and papery rather than limp. A few tight buds on each stem are a good sign, as they will open in the vase. Avoid stems with browning centres or fluffy seed heads, which are past their best. The stems are fine and short, so two or three bunches make a full, low jar. For drying, choose half-open flowers, as they keep opening as they dry. Fresh stems are most plentiful at the height of the WA flush, usually in September.
An Australian native
Everlasting daisy is Australian native.
Where it's grown
In the wild, everlastings are annuals. Seed sits in the soil of the Mid West and Wheatbelt through summer, germinates after autumn and winter rain, and the plants flower, set seed and die off by the end of spring. That is why a dry year means a thin display. Commercial crops come mostly from family farms in the WA Wheatbelt, where some grain and livestock growers now sow paper daisies as a sideline and harvest them for the fresh and dried markets. In home gardens they grow easily from seed scattered on the surface in autumn, in full sun and poor, well-drained soil, with no fertiliser.
Stems at Australian markets are mostly grown here, so when it is out of season it is hard to find.
Colours, varieties and care
Colours
- pink
- white
- yellow
Varieties to ask for
- Rhodanthe chlorocephala subsp. rosea
- Rhodanthe manglesii
- Schoenia cassiniana
Making it last
- Buy stems with flowers just opened
- Recut and stand in shallow water
- Change the water often, the stems soften
- To dry, hang small bunches upside down somewhere dark and airy
- Keep dried flowers out of direct sun to hold the colour
Using it at home
Everlastings are small and delicate, so keep them low and loose. A short glass, a tumbler or a small jug suits them better than a tall vase. In spring they sit naturally with Geraldton wax, kangaroo paw and boronia for a WA-themed jar, or with ranunculus for something softer. The flowers tend to close in dull light and open again in the sun, which is part of their charm. When the fresh stems start to flop, tie them in small bunches and hang them to dry. They keep their pink and white for months, then slowly fade towards cream.
Where to see it growing
WA Wildflower Season 2027
Everlasting daisyKangaroo pawBanksiaGeraldton wax
Everlasting Kings Park Festival 2027
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Coalseam Conservation Park
Mingenew
Best months: July to October
Kings Park and Botanic Garden
Perth
Best months: September to October
Questions people ask
When are everlasting daisies in season?
In Western Australia they flower from late winter into spring after good winter rain, with the big Mid West carpets usually in August and September. Fresh cut stems are a limited seasonal line, while dried everlastings are sold all year.
Where can I see everlastings flowering in WA?
Coalseam Conservation Park, about 33km north-east of Mingenew, is famous for its pink, white and yellow everlastings after winter rain. The wider Mid West and northern Wheatbelt put on similar shows. Timing moves with the rain, so check local reports before you drive.
Why are they called everlasting daisies?
What look like petals are actually papery bracts. When the flower dries, the bracts keep their colour and shape, so the flowers seem to last forever. That makes them one of the best natives for dried arrangements.
Can you grow everlasting daisies in Sydney or Melbourne?
Yes. Grow them as annuals from seed sown in autumn, in a sunny spot with poor, free-draining soil. They dislike humidity and wet roots, so Sydney gardeners often do better with pots or raised beds. Expect flowers in late winter and spring, then let a few go to seed for next year.
What is the difference between everlasting daisies and strawflowers?
Both are Australian paper daisies. The everlastings on this page are Rhodanthe, fine-stemmed annuals from WA in pink, white and yellow. Strawflowers are Xerochrysum bracteatum, a larger, stiffer species found across much of Australia, with golden, orange and red heads grown widely for drying. Both hold their colour once dried.
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