Brachyscome ‘Hot Candy’ – Native Daisy

Brachyscome 'Hot Candy'
Brachyscome 'Hot Candy'

The vibrant purple pink flower colour is a striking feature of this old favourite and very easy care brachyscome. It has a compact suckering growth habit which creates a dense carpet. Flowers mainly in spring, summer and autumn. A terrific groundcover, border plant and for container growing. Tolerates light frost, mild acid to alkaline soils. Can be grown in sun to part shade.

Family : Asteraceae

Cultivar Name: Hot Candy

Plant Type : Ground cover

Width : 0.6

Flowering Time : All year

Soil Type : Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading, Mound-shaped

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Playground friendly

Scientific Name: Brachyscome

Common Name : Native Daisy

Height : 0.3

Flower Color : Pink, Purple

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects

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Brachyscome ‘Hot Candy’ – Native Daisy