Actinodium cunninghamii – Swamp Daisy

Actonidium cunninghamii - swamp daisy
Actonidium cunninghamii - swamp daisy

The extraordinary flowers of this plant are its most striking feature. Whilst the common name portrays it as a daisy, this plant in fact belongs to the gum tree family, Myrtaceae. It is a low growing shrub that has proven to be difficult to cultivate. It is best grown in a pot in the garden as its wispy habit can get crowded out in a rampant garden bed. It is sometimes grafted onto a tougher rootstock to try and improve its growing performance. Prune it straight after flowering and use a freely draining soil mix.

Family : Myrtaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small shrub

Width : 0.5

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Sandy, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Open foliage

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

Special Uses : Cut flower

Scientific Name: Actinodium cunninghamii

Common Name : Swamp Daisy

Height : 1

Flower Color : White, Red

pH Level : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline

Plant Environment : Courtyard, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Cold climate

Light : Sunny

Lifespan : Perennial, Short lived

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies