SCHOENIA macivorii

Schoenia everlastings make up a large part of the spectacular wildflower display that occurs every spring in Western Australia. A profusion of large bright yellow blooms over several months from late winter to summer. Excellent for cut flowers or for drying and preserving.

A popular plant in cultivation for many years because of its very colourful display, especially in massed plantings. Will often germinate in the garden from seeds produced from the previous season's plantings.
The dried flowers hold their colour well and are useful in dried flower arrangements.

For a mass display sow the rate of 1 gram per square metre.

Occur naturally in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia.

Prefers light to medium well-composted soils in a protected sunny position, drought and frost tender.

Grow Notes:

In temperate areas of Australia, it is best to sow from the first winter rains through to late winter. Flowering will continue until the rains stop and it becomes too hot and dry.
If sowing directly into the ground sow on the surface and rake over.

If sowing in containers:

1. Sow seed on the surface of a porous seed-raising mix. Sprinkle a very light covering of the seed-raising mix over the seed, it is not critical to cover all the seed. Do not bury the seed too deeply.
2. Water with a fine mist spray to avoid disturbance of the seed.
3. Place in a warm shaded or semi-shaded position to avoid dying out.
4. Keep moist, and avoid drying out or waterlogging the growing mix.
5. Germination generally occurs in around 7-14 days in the right conditions

General note: 
Do not be too hasty to discard seed that does not germinate immediately, seeds will often lay dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural requirements for germination to occur.