| Varies in habit from prostrate to a shrubby plant of about 1m in height. The leaves are usually large (up to 100mm long) and green to grey-green in colour. The individual flowers are very small but are formed into a large cluster surrounded by large papery bracts. The overall appearance is that of a large, single "flower" with the bracts as the "petals". However, well over a hundred true flowers occur inside the ring of bracts. Perennial, quick growing in a sunny, well drained position. They benefit from a regular light pruning annually to encourage branching and a greater number of flowers. They respond well to annual fertilising, usually with a slow-release type and appreciate an assured water supply. The plants vary in their ability to withstand frost but most are at least moderately frost resistant. Propagation from seed is easy; no pre-treatment is required. Approx 50-100 seeds | 
