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Plant of the Week

 

Brachyscome

 

  • A hardy, easy care, native perennial growing up to 40cm in height and 60 cm wide.

 

  • With colourful pink and mauve delicate daisy flowers for much of the year, it is improved by an occasional prune to maintain density and flowers.

 

  • Enjoys a full sun position but can tolerate some shade.

 

  • Prefers free-draining soil but cope well in a variety of soil types as they are shallow rooted, and quite drought tolerant.

 

  • Mass planted they make a beautiful long flowering ground cover. They also look beautiful draping over retaining walls, in rockeries, pots, hanging baskets and as borders.

 

  • They are a food source and resting spot for butterflies.

 

  • Although they are not very long lived, they can be propagated easily using several techniques including cuttings, layering and growing from seed.

 

  • The Secret Garden has plenty available for sale.

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

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