{"product_id":"swan-river-daisy-mixed-colours-brachyscome-iberidifolia-flower-seeds","title":"Swan River Daisy Mixed Colours Flower Seeds","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWestern Australia's most charming wildflower and one of the easiest natives you can grow from seed. Swan River Daisy produces masses of delicate, 2.5cm daisy-like blooms in shades of blue, purple, pink and white, each with a striking yellow, black or brown centre, held above a dense mound of fine, feathery grey-green foliage that looks good even before the first flower opens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eGrowing to a compact 30 to 45cm tall and wide, it suits borders, rockeries, containers, hanging baskets and the front of sunny beds equally well. Hardy and adaptable, it thrives in full sun and tolerates poor or sandy soil, making it one of the few flowering annuals that will put on a showy display without rich soil or heavy feeding. It self-seeds readily in mild climates and often flowers intermittently across multiple seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFlowering from spring through summer, it's a reliable favourite with bees, butterflies and hoverflies, and produces enough blooms to cut for small posies too. Pinching out growing tips when young encourages a bushier, more floriferous plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhile they are drought-tolerant, they perform best in moist, well-drained soil, with sun to part shade. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePlant the seeds in Autumn and keep the plants growing through Winter in warmer climates, as this will bring a better display in spring. Trim off the spent flowers after the first spring flush to encourage repeat flowering in late spring and summer. Feed generously with a good fertiliser to get the plants to reach their full flowering potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Methods: \u003c\/strong\u003eDirect sowing, raising seedlings, seed trays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Depth: \u003c\/strong\u003e3mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination: \u003c\/strong\u003e14 to 21 days \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature: \u003c\/strong\u003e18°C to 21°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness: \u003c\/strong\u003eDrought-tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eSome native seeds like to take their time! They often stay dormant until conditions feel just right. Follow the pre-treatment and sowing tips provided, and don’t worry if germination takes a little longer; it’s all part of nature’s rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eCommercial seeds germinate quickly, within 2 to 12 days and often within 2 to 4 days. Cuttings will strike quickly but may result in less vigorous growth. They should be planted in full sun in clay or sandy soils, but they will tolerate shade and, if sown directly under trees, will form a natural carpet. Sowing should be done in May or June in coastal areas and, in colder areas, they are best sown in peat pots or seedling flats in June or July. In areas subject to frost, germination success can be improved by sowing after frosts have passed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThey respond well to watering and fertilising, although an initial treatment with an organic liquid fertiliser should be sufficient in most cases. Once established, plants may be picked out to 20cm centres. Spent plants may be cut back, however, plants commonly regenerate naturally from seed, even in containers and hanging baskets. Note that they are prone to attack by powdery mildew.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find more information on this species\u003ca title=\"Swan River Daisy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anbg.gov.au\/gnp\/interns-2015\/brachyscome-iberidifolia.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e here.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Meadow Flowers Australia","offers":[{"title":"1 square metre","offer_id":62874049839263,"sku":null,"price":7.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 square metres","offer_id":62874049872031,"sku":null,"price":32.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/7608\/6943\/files\/Brachyscome_iberidifolia_swan_river_daisy.jpg?v=1791440046","url":"https:\/\/meadowflowers.com.au\/products\/swan-river-daisy-mixed-colours-brachyscome-iberidifolia-flower-seeds","provider":"Meadow Flowers Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}