How to Grow Swan River Daisy (Brachycome Iberidifolia)

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Grow Swan River Daisy (Brachycome Iberidifolia)

This pretty annual (grows just one year) has asterlike flowers that bloom in pink, blue, violet or white. A lover of cool weather, it does well during the spring when planted in containers, rock gardens or flower beds. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • Garden Spades
  • Bypass Pruners
  • Mulch
  • Plants
  • Fertilizers
  • Compost Makers
  • Garden Trowels
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Instructions

    • 1

      Buy healthy, green plants with no signs of wilting or disease. Plants should be stocky, with plenty of leaves. It's actually a plus if they don't have any flowers on them - they'll divert their early energy into root development rather than flowering.

    • 2

      Choose a site in full sun with rich, well-drained soil.

    • 3

      Plant seedlings 6 inches apart.

    • 4

      Keep soil evenly moist. Mulching is a good idea.

    • 5

      Trim faded flowers to promote longer blooming. If summer's heat makes plants look ragged, shear them back by half to rejuvenate.

    • 6

      Fertilize every four to six weeks, or work in a slow-release fertilizer (or plenty of compost) at planting time.

    • 7

      Tear out and discard plants in fall, after heavy frost fells them.

Tips & Warnings

  • Swan River daisy's flowers bloom atop sprawling 8- to 18-inch-high mounds of finely textured, needlelike deep-green foliage.

  • In USDA zones 9 to 11, plant Swan River daisy in autumn for winter color.

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Comments

  • oakleyfamily Jun 15, 2007
    A beautiful flower. Absolutely lovely in Hanging baskets.
  • oakleyfamily Jun 15, 2007
    A beautiful flower. Absolutely lovely in Hanging baskets.

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