{"product_id":"paper-star-chamomile-sunray-rhodanthe-anthemoides-paper-star","title":"Paper Star Chamomile Sunray - Rhodanthe anthemoides 'Paper Star'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaper Star Chamomile Sunray (\u003cem\u003eRhodanthe anthemoides\u003c\/em\u003e 'Paper Star') is a compact Australian native paper daisy that grows to about 25cm high and 40cm wide. Small, papery white flowers with gold centres sit over fine foliage on a rounded plant, a tidy garden form of a wildflower found wild in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. It suits rockeries, pots and sunny, well drained borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA true Aussie wildflower.\u003c\/strong\u003e This compact form of a native paper daisy brings the look of the bush into a small garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePapery white flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The small blooms have gold centres and a papery texture, and they show clearly against the fine foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTidy and rounded.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 25cm by 40cm it stays neat in pots, window boxes and the front of a border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoves warm, dry spots.\u003c\/strong\u003e It enjoys warm dry climates and chalky or sandy soil, where many flowering plants struggle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to keep flowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deadheading old flowers encourages more blooms to follow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart among rocks, where sharp drainage and warmth suit it. The rounded mounds sit well between stones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and window boxes.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sunny pot or window box shows off the compact habit. Use a gritty, free draining potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Open daisy flowers give bees and other insects easy access, so it earns a place in a habitat planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed flower borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it at the front of a sunny border, where its white flowers link bolder plants behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Paper Star Chamomile Sunray in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade, in a warm, dry climate. It suits warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi-arid gardens. It dislikes excess humidity, so in humid coastal districts grow it in a pot or raised bed with sharp drainage. Very hot summers cause it to stop flowering until temperatures cool again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Chalky or sandy, free draining soil is ideal. Heavy or wet ground leads to losses, so raise the bed or add grit if you have clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well in summer. Once established it copes with dry spells, but it should never sit in wet soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deadhead old flowers to encourage further flowering. A light trim after the main flush keeps the plant compact, and it will come through a light frost in free draining soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Paper Star Chamomile Sunray as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Tubes are an economical way to fill a rockery or a row of pots. Expect a small, fine leaved plant that settles in fast in warm weather and bulks out into its rounded shape. Plant it in a sunny, free draining spot and water it in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/australian-natives\"\u003eMore Australian native plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eRockery plants for sunny gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/designing-a-native-australian-garden-to-attract-wildlife\"\u003eDesigning a native garden to attract wildlife\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/native-bee-plants\"\u003eNative bee plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it cope with humidity?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot well. It dislikes excess humidity and prefers warm, dry climates. In humid districts, grow it in a pot or raised bed with sharp drainage and plenty of sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy did it stop flowering in summer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery hot summers cause the plant to stop flowering until temperatures cool again. This is normal, so mulch it, water it well and wait for flowering to resume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes through a light frost in free draining soil. Heavy frost is harder on it, so give it a sheltered, sunny spot in cold districts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789629423935,"sku":"RHO-ANT-PAPERS-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/paper-star-chamomile-sunray-rhodanthe-anthemoides-paper-star.jpg?v=1792191949","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/paper-star-chamomile-sunray-rhodanthe-anthemoides-paper-star","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}