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Brachyscome hybrida Country Lights

Botanical Name: Common Names:
Brachyscome hybrida Country Lights Rock Daisy, Cut Leaf Daisy,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers Dense, Spreading

Description:
Brachyscome is one of Australia’s favourite native daisies due to their versatility and beauty. Brachyscome are used primarily as a colourful ground cover or as a container plant. Brachyscome are short-lived perennials, meaning they will repeat flower for up to three years as a rule. In that time, they will add great value to the garden, not only in terms of their colourful display, but their assistance in erosion control and weed suppression. B. Country Lights have yellow centred, deep purple flowers and mid-green foliage. Grows approx 25cm with a spread of around 1m.

Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 60cm-1m

Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Erosion Control, Feature, Groundcover, Lawn Alternatives, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Verge, Container / Pot, Native Garden

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:
Asteraceae Australia

Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Purple
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: All Year
Fruit: Insignificant

Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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