Botanical Name: Common Names:
Brachyscome hybrida Pacific Breeze Cut Leaf Daisy, Rocky Daisy, Hawkesbury 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 interms of their colourful display, but their assistance in erosion control and weed suppression. B. Pacific Breeze is a trailing variety that covers itself with large mauve flowers. A versatile, long flowering variety that looks especially good in a hanging basket. Grows 25cm high with a spread of 1 metre.
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, Groundcover, Lawn Alternatives, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Verge, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Brachyscome favour free-draining soil but are fairly tolerant of various soil types as they’re not particularly deep-rooted. They love full sun but can tolerate some shade, however, they won’t enjoy prolonged high humidity, such as in the tropics. Brachyscome are normally planted in multiples, so check the plant label to work out planting intervals. Once established in a garden, Brachyscome usually don’t need supplementary watering above that of natural rainfall. Of course, water the plants during extended dry spells. Information and images courtesy of Ramm Botanicals.
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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