{"product_id":"red-point-chamomile-sunray-rhodanthe-anthemoides-red-point","title":"Red Point Chamomile Sunray - Rhodanthe anthemoides 'Red Point'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRed Point Chamomile Sunray (\u003cem\u003eRhodanthe anthemoides\u003c\/em\u003e 'Red Point') is a small Australian native paper daisy, 15cm to 30cm high and 30cm to 40cm wide, with fine grey-green foliage. Cherry-red buds form over winter and pop open into starry white and yellow daisies in spring and summer. It is a neat, cheerful plant for balconies, baskets and sunny gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRed buds, white daisies.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cherry-red winter buds open into starry white flowers with gold centres, so the plant is attractive before it blooms as well as during.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine grey-green foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The soft leaves form a tidy, rounded mound that sits well in pots and mixed plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost and drought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it comes through light frost and dry spells in free draining soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact for small spaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 15cm to 30cm high it suits balconies, window boxes and hanging baskets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA true local.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a garden form of a wildflower found wild in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and baskets.\u003c\/strong\u003e A hanging basket or a pot on a sunny balcony shows off the red buds up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and sunny edges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart among rocks or along a sunny edge. The mounds form a loose, flowering line without crowding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Open daisy flowers suit bees and other small insects, so it fits a pollinator planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it at the front of a sunny border, where the winter buds add interest in the quiet months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Red Point Chamomile Sunray in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun suits it best, in a warm, dry position. It dislikes excess humidity, so in humid districts a pot or raised bed with sharp drainage is safer than open ground. It will come through a light frost in free draining soil, and very hot summers pause the flowering until temperatures cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Chalky or sandy, free draining soil is ideal. Add grit to heavy soil, or grow it in a pot of gritty potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water well in summer. Give it a feed when it regrows in autumn, which helps it form the winter buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deadhead old flowers to encourage more. A midsummer prune lets the plant rest and recover, and it shoots again in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Red Point Chamomile Sunray as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Tubes are an economical way to fill a row of pots or a rockery pocket. Expect a small plant with fine grey-green foliage, and give it time to bulk out. Plant it in a sunny, well drained position 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\"\u003eBrowse Australian natives\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-balconies\"\u003ePlants for balconies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/plants-for-native-bees-in-australian-gardens\"\u003ePlants for native bees in Australian gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCherry-red buds form over winter and open into white and yellow daisies in spring and summer. A midsummer prune and an autumn feed prepare it for the next round of buds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it frost hardy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes through a light frost in free draining soil, and it is drought tolerant once established. In very cold districts, give it a sheltered, sunny spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it suits balconies, baskets and window boxes well. Use a gritty, free draining mix, full sun and a little water in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789629522239,"sku":"RHO-ANT-REDPOI-tube","price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/red-point-chamomile-sunray-rhodanthe-anthemoides-red-point.jpg?v=1792191958","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/red-point-chamomile-sunray-rhodanthe-anthemoides-red-point","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}