Swan River Daisy Blue Splendour

Swan River Daisy Blue Splendour — variety description

Swan River Daisy Blue Splendour (Brachyscome iberidifolia) is an annual flower of the Daisy family (Asteraceae). The plant is also known as the Swan River daisy or Australian daisy.

Brachycome (Swan River daisy) is a delicate blue-purple daisy for pots and hanging baskets.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 84%
• Seeds per packet: 586–794 pcs (0.1 g)
• Seed origin: China
• Sowing: February and March; seedlings
• Flowering: July – October
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Swan River Daisy Blue Splendour

Swan River Daisy Blue Splendour seeds are sown in February and March. The plants flower from July to October. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Swan River Daisy Blue Splendour

• Sowing method: seedlings
• Depth: on the surface (germinates in light)
• Spacing: 20–30 cm
• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22 °C
• Position: sunny spot

The seeds are sown in February in well-loosened soil, lightly dusted with soil on top. A month later the young plants are planted in their permanent position. They are planted in holes 15-20 cm apart. apart. They like well-drained soils and moderate watering.

Sow for seedlings in March.

Flowering and uses

Flowers from June into autumn.

Frequently asked questions

When should Swan River Daisy Blue Splendour be sown?

The recommended sowing months are February and March. Sowing method: seedlings.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 586–794 seeds, pack size 0.1 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 84%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.