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Annual Biennial

Rhodanthe chlorocephala subsp. rosea 'Pierrot'

everlasting 'Pierrot'

'Pierrot' is an erect annual to 60cm, with narrow, grey-green leaves and dark-centred, white-rayed everlasting flowers 2.5cm across in summer

Synonyms
Helipterum roseum 'Pierrot'
Helipterum 'Pierrot'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Grey Silver
Summer Brown White Green Grey Silver
Autumn
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H1C
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Columnar upright
Genus

Rhodanthe can be annuals, perennials or sub-shrubs, with simple, narrow, alternate leaves and daisy-like everlasting flowers in shades of pink, yellow and white, in summer

Name status

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

Ideal plant for poor, well-drained soil that gets a lot of sun

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Cut flowers
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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