Brachyscome ‘Hot Candy’ – Native Daisy

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