ALL IN BLOOM AT THE AUSTRALIAN BOTANIC GARDEN MOUNT ANNAN

Following months of careful preparation the annual spring paper daisy display at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan is expected to draws thousands of visitors to Western Sydney. The beds are situated at the base of the Connections Garden and have been featured widely on TV and in newspapers since the first display more than 20 years ago.

Species planted as part of the display include Rhodanthe chlorocephala subsp. rosea ‘Rosy Everlasting’, Rhodanthe manglesii ‘Mangles Everlasting’ or ‘Silver Bells’ and Schoenia filifolia subsp. subulifolia ‘Showy Everlasting’.

Netting is in place from late June when the seeds are planted until the end of August to protect the display from local ducks who have a taste for young daisies. The display will be at its peak in September.

The Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan is open from 8am to 5pm during autumn, winter and spring, and 8am to 7pm during summer.