Although Syncarpha eximia is desirable for any garden, it is probably not suitable for very cold gardens even though it is tolerant of light frost. The best place for the strawberry everlasting is in a cool, moist part of the garden, where it can obtain sunlight and have good drainage. It usually shows up well in a rockery.

Wind (or at least air movement) is an important requirement for the strawberry everlasting. It should be watered sparsely but regularly, particularly in the dry winter months inland. Once established, it is drought resistant.

Syncarpha eximia is difficult to propagate from stem cuttings so the best way to grow it is from seed. Use mature seeds which are darker (black). Clean the seeds and pre-soak them in smoke water or with smoke discs for 24 hours, allowing them to swell up and be plump or fully formed. This stimulates germination. After being soaked, the seeds become transparent and slimy. Sow seeds in early autumn, in a sandy, generally well-drained soil medium that does not contain too much compost. A little added humus for moisture retention helps the plant through summer. Full sun and light will ensure successful germination. Although germination is slow, growth is rapid once they pop up. If grown in pots, the speed of growth is dependant on pot size.