A compact mounding native daisy smothered in violet-purple flowers over a very long season. Hardy and free-flowering, ideal for borders, pots and bee-attracting plantings.
At a glance
- Plant type: Perennial
- Mature size: 30 cm H × 50 cm W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: happy on low water
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Australian native
About Brasco Violet Native Daisy
Botanically, Brachyscome 'Brasco Violet' is a fast-growing perennial in the Asteraceae family, native to Australia. It reaches around 30 cm tall and 50 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Purple flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Brasco Violet Native Daisy
Brasco Violet Native Daisy suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate, Mediterranean and subtropical climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice and is usually left alone by rabbits.
Soil & planting
Brasco Violet Native Daisy does best in free-draining soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Brasco Violet Native Daisy performs well with relatively little water once established. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. During the first growing season, water deeply whenever the upper soil begins to dry, then reduce the frequency as roots establish.
Pruning & care
Prune Brasco Violet Native Daisy after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Expect a low maintenance care workload once it is established.
Using Brasco Violet Native Daisy in the garden
Brasco Violet Native Daisy earns its place for feeding bees and pollinators, pots and courtyard containers and a feature or specimen planting. It is equally at home in the ground or a large pot on a balcony or courtyard.
Companion planting & design
For easier irrigation and care, group Brasco Violet Native Daisy with species that also favour happy on low water and warm-temperate climate. Leave enough room for the mature spread so neighbouring plants are not crowded out. It combines naturally with other Australian natives in a habitat or water-wise garden.
Buying Brasco Violet Native Daisy
Plant Sale lists Brasco Violet Native Daisy as tube stock and potted plants. Catalogue forms are planning guidance until the Plant Sale team confirms live availability.
