About Ammobium
Winged Everlasting is a striking Australian native that brings texture and charm to the garden. Its crisp white papery bracts and sunny golden centers sit atop distinctive winged stems, making every bloom a conversation starter. Tough as they come, this beauty thrives in heat and laughs at drought, delivering blooms that shine in fresh bouquets and dry into stunning, long-lasting keepsakes.
When to Plant Ammobium Seeds
Begin starting your seeds indoors four to six weeks prior to the last expected frost in your area. Harden off and transplant outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.
If you would like to directly sow your seeds, do so after the last frost when soil temperatures are consistently above 60°F. Continue to sow more seeds every two to three weeks until midsummer for blooms to extend through fall until frosts arrive.
In the mild climates of zones 9 and 10, Ammobium seeds can continue to be sown throughout fall for spring blooms.
Where to Plant Ammobium Seeds
The most important thing to keep in mind is that Ammobium seeds need a location in full sun with well-draining, sandy, or loamy soil. If your soil is heavy with clay or holds water after a rainfall, then choose another area or consider planting in containers or raised beds and use a lightweight, well-draining potting mix.
How to Plant Ammobium Seeds
Surface sow or barely cover seeds with no more than ⅛ inches of soil as Winged Everlasting seeds need light to germinate. Learn more about germination light requirements here. Maintain temperatures between 65°F and 70°F while keeping soil evenly moist until seedlings emerge after approximately 7 to 14 days.
Once seedlings have true leaves, harden off and transplant them to their final growing space where you have incorporated compost into the existing soil. Space your young plants 9 to 12 inches apart in rows spaced 12 to 18 inches apart for optimal airflow and stem length.
How to Care for Ammobium
While the soil must be kept moist during germination, the top inch can be allowed to dry between waterings once the young plant is established. Winged Everlasting is drought tolerant, so avoid overwatering. Feed with a balanced slow-release fertilizer if you were unable to add compost to the soil when the seedlings were transplanted.
To harvest for fresh or dried blooms, cut the stems when bracts are half open and centers are still tight. Enjoy them in the vase, or dry them by hanging them upside-down in a warm, airy, shaded location. For blooms enjoyed on the plant, deadhead regularly to extend the flowering ability of the entire plant.
Winged Everlasting is generally pest and disease resistant. Proper spacing ensures good airflow to prevent fungal issues.