Brachyscome ‘Pacific Storm’ Native Daisy
A compact mounding daisy that does not sucker. Large mauve flowers with attractive divided foliage. A good low maintenance plant for rockeries, pots and borders, bringing long lasting colour to the garden. Feed in spring and again in summer with a good native fertiliser. Takes some frost.
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- Brachyscome ‘Pacific Storm’
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- Brachyscome ‘Pacific Storm’
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Scientific Name: | Brachyscome |
| Cultivar: | Pacific Storm |
| Common Name: | Native Daisy |
| Height: | 0.3 metres |
| Width: | 0.5 metres |
| Flowering Time: | All year |
| Ph Level: | Mildly acid, Neutral, Mildly alkaline |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Drought resistant |
| Climate Zone: | Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Cool |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Mound-shaped |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry, Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Butterflies, Other insects |
WHERE TO GET YOUR PLANT
Once you have found the plant that you want, the next step is to find where to get it. Visit or ring your favourite nursery to see if they have it in stock. If they don’t, they may be able to order it in for you. Specialist nurseries are also able to give great advice, and if they don’t have the plant you want, they can often suggest an alternative to you. Below is a list of our favourite specialist nurseries, and some who do mail order. Click on the links for their details-
The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – mail order
Angus recommends Bush Tucker fertiliser for native plants.