A dainty spreading native daisy carpeted in mauve, purple or white flowers for much of the year above ferny green foliage. Ideal for borders, rockeries, containers and attracting butterflies.
At a glance
- Plant type: Spreading groundcover
- Mature size: 30 cm H × 80 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 Cut-leaf Daisy
Botanically, Brachyscome multifida is a fast-growing spreading groundcover in the Asteraceae family, native to New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland. It reaches around 30 cm tall and 80 cm wide at maturity, with evergreen foliage. Purple, pink and white flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Cut-leaf Daisy
Cut-leaf Daisy suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate and Mediterranean 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.
Soil & planting
Cut-leaf Daisy does best in loamy, free-draining and sandy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Cut-leaf Daisy performs well with relatively little water once established. As an Australian native, feed it only with a low-phosphorus native fertiliser. Check moisture below the mulch during establishment and water thoroughly when needed rather than following a rigid schedule.
Pruning & care
Prune Cut-leaf 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 Cut-leaf Daisy in the garden
Cut-leaf Daisy earns its place for holding soil on banks and slopes, pots and courtyard containers, hanging baskets, attracting butterflies and feeding bees and pollinators. 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 Cut-leaf 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.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Cut-leaf Daisy
Plant Sale lists Cut-leaf Daisy as tube stock and potted plants. Catalogue forms are planning guidance until the Plant Sale team confirms live availability.
