How to Grow Pearly Everlasting
Anaphalis margaritacea
Pearly Everlasting is a hardy perennial grown for its silvery stems, grey-green woolly foliage, and clusters of papery white flowers with yellow centres. Plant in full sun to part shade in any well-drained soil — it thrives in poor, dry conditions and is excellent for rockeries, cottage gardens, and wildlife borders. Water regularly until established, then largely drought-tolerant. Cut for drying just as the flowers open. Cut back to ground level in autumn.
When to Start
Plant directly outdoors once soil temperature reaches 10°C. No seed starting needed — grow from bulbs, tubers, or sets.
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Growth Stages
Approximate days from start
Care Essentials
- Apply a balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring as new growth emerges. Avoid high-nitrogen feeds which promote leafy growth at the expense of flowers.
- Pearly Everlasting is a low-maintenance cottage garden and rockery perennial valued for its silvery foliage and papery white flowers with yellow centres. It spreads gradually by rhizomes and self-seeds lightly. Excellent as a dried flower — one of the longest-lasting everlastings.
Growing Conditions
- Direct sow
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Spacing & Planting
| Plant spacing | 40 cm |
| Row spacing | 45 cm |
| Mature height | 60 cm |
| Mature spread | 50 cm |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How far apart should I plant Pearly Everlasting?
- Plant Pearly Everlasting 40cm apart with 45cm between rows.
- Is Pearly Everlasting frost hardy?
- Pearly Everlasting is classified as Hardy.
