Southern Harvest
Quality seeds for kitchen, flower and native gardeners
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Botanical Name
Brachycome iberifolia 'Mix'
Native to Western & South Australia, these attractive annual, ground-covers bear a profusion of daisy-like flower heads in shades of blue and white over spring and summer. Easily grown in a sunny position with well-drained soil, this ideal rock garden plant has finely divided, soft foliage. Relatively drought tolerant. Not to WA. 500 seeds.
Sunlight
Full
Lifespan
Annual
Sow Method
Direct or Transplant
Sowing Instructions
Raise in trays (transplant once frosts passed) or sow direct to garden. Surface sow or cover lightly, but press down to ensure good contact with the soil so it does not easily dry out. Keep moist, will germinate within 3 weeks at soil temperature of 18-24OC.
Height
30 cm
Spacing/Spread
30 cm
Sowing Periods
Cool Climate Periods
Sep 1st to Dec 31st
Temperate Climate Periods
Aug 1st to Jan 31st
Tropical & Sub-Tropical Climate Periods
May 1st to Aug 30th