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Swan River Daisy 'Blue Star'
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Swan River Daisy 'Blue Star'

Brachyscome iberidifolia
We love flowers that mirror the deep blue of a perfect June day. 'Blue Star' takes it up a notch with quilled petals surrounding the button centers of gold or black. The lightly fragrant flowers outdo themselves in blooming, often covering the filigree foliage in an extravagance of bloom. They are best in temperate summer areas.
SKU #S1783
$3.25
Details
Approximate Seeds Per Packet
700
Lifecycle
Annual
Annual Hardiness
Half Hardy Annual
Mature Size
10-12" h x 8" w
Sun
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Rich, well-drained
Season
Summer to fall
Color
Blue purple
Features
Great for containers
Deer Resistant
Heat or Drought Tolerant
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
SOWING INSTRUCTIONS
Depth:
1/8"
Sprout Time:
7-21 days
Seed To Bloom:
12-14 weeks
Starting Indoors:
Sow indoors in pots 6-8 weeks before planting out. Keep at 65-70°F.
Starting Outdoors:
Direct sow after last frost and every 2-3 weeks until midsummer.
WHEN TO SET OUTSIDE
After all danger of frost has passed.
PLACEMENT & CULTIVATION
The lightly fragrant flowers of swan river daisy outdo themselves in blooming, often covering the filigree foliage in an extravagance of one-inch daisy flowers with yellow or striking black centers. They are best in temperate summer areas where the nights cool down and are elegant at the front of the garden or in containers, their graceful habit softening edges. Shear lightly after the first flush of bloom and fertilize to encourage a renewed flowering.
Final Spacing:
6-8"
Water Requirements:
Medium Water Use
Watering Details:
1" per week; somewhat drought tolerant once established.
Soil pH:
Not particular about soil pH. Neutral and Alkaline
Fertilizer:
Mix a few inches of compost into the soil prior to planting. Supplement with an organic fertilizer.
Diseases & Pests:
Protect young seedlings from slugs by using an organic iron phosphate pellet. Avoid foliar disease by watering only in the mornings so foliage dries quickly.