Brachyscome segmentosa ‘Starscope’ – Lord Howe Island Daisy
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- Brachyscome segmentosa native daisy ‘Starscope’
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- Brachyscome segmentosa ‘Starscope’
A larger Brachyscome cultivar, growing up to 0.5 metres high and wide. It forms a compact and rounded cushion and is a wonderful ground cover plant. It is long flowering, from spring to autumn, with masses of happy daisy flowers. They open a bright mauve and age to white, giving a lovely two toned effect which contrasts nicely with the dark green foliage. Likes a sunny spot for best flowering, but can also grow in part shade. An easy care plant that needs little except for a handful of slow release fertiliser in spring, some extra water in drought time. Can be pruned back by a third if needed. A great plant for courtyards, playgrounds and pots.
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Scientific Name: | Brachyscome segmentosa |
| Cultivar: | Starscope |
| Common Name: | Brachyscome |
| Other Common Names: | Lord Howe Island Daisy |
| Plant Type: | Ground cover, Clumping perennial |
| Height: | 0.2 ~ 0.5 metres |
| Width: | 0.2 ~ 0.5 metres |
| Flower Colour: | White, Mauve |
| Flowering Time: | Spring, Summer, Autumn |
| Ph Level: | Acid, Neutral, Alkaline |
| Soil Type: | Sandy, Clay, Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix |
| Plant Environment: | Low maintenance garden, Courtyard, Poolside, Container growing, Cottage garden, Flower garden, Coastal garden, Wildflower meadow |
| Climate Zone: | Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean |
| Light: | Sunny, Light shade |
| Growth Habit: | Evergreen, Dense foliage, Spreading, Mound-shaped |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| Soil Moisture: | Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage |
| Frost Tolerance: | Tolerates light frost |
| Plant Usage: | Feature plant, Border plant, Wow factor |
| Special Features: | Erosion control, Fast growing, Playground friendly |
| Attracts Wildlife: | Bees, Butterflies, Other insects, Lizards |
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WHERE TO GET YOUR PLANT
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Below is a list of our favourite specialist nurseries. Click on the links for their details-
The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW
Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW
Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW
Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW
Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW
Geelong Native Plants – Victoria
Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria
Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland
Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland
Manuka Native Nursery – South Australia
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