This year I decided to start more of my annuals. It was not only because it is very cost effective but also because I truly enjoy starting something from seed and seeing it through to maturity.
I figured I'd give a try at a few new plants that I haven't started from seed in the past. It's always good to try something new and for the nominal cost of a few dollars for a seed packet, I thought I really had nothing to lose. One of the new plants I tried was Brachycome.
Brachycome is a plant that I purchased before and used in mixed hanging baskets. I wanted to try it as border edging. This plants common name is Swan River Daisy and is native to Australia. A member of the Asteraceae family it covers itself with a myriad of 1 inch (2.5cm) daisy like flowers and blooms profusely until the first frost. It is not a tall grower topping out at 9 to 12 inches (23-30cm). It requires very little care other than full sun and occasional water.
The hybrid I grew was "Purple Splendor". I would recommend it, with only one small reservation. It had inconsistent colour ranging from periwinkle to orchid purple (you can see by the two photos above). I didn't mind the different colours but do know some gardeners when planting in large drift preferring one colour.
What does this mean?
eburneus --- ivory white
Plants with this name: Eryngium eburneus
8 comments:
Bob: I've missed you!
layanee, thanks for the kind thought.
It's good to be back. I'm going to be doing some new things on the blog so I look forward to sharing this with everyone.
take care, Bob
Yea! It was nice to have you stop by my site and it's great to see you posting again! I like your botanical post scripts. :-)
I am glad you are good with the botanical names etc. It is all above my head. But do enjoy your comments. How well does it tollorate the heat and high humidity? I have had some that have looked similiar to these and they stopped blooming when it got in the 90s.
I love the color variations and wish I had enough room to plant in drifts. I keep dreaming!
Your seedling sucess is an inspiration...I want to get better at this!
Bob, I've just nominated you for a little award. You'll have to check it out at "my place!" ;-) Have a great day!
Cliff, I don't think they like the heat or humidity to much. They are native to the coastal areas of Western Australia, hence the common name Swan River Daisy, which is by Perth. I still think they are worth a try. Glad you stop by, Bob
Lisa, thanks for the kind words. Starting seeds is great fun and I know your the kind of gardener that would do well at it.
Take care, Bob
Shady, thank you for considering me for the blog tag-a-long. Unfortunately I don't have the time to partisapate in it.
Thank you for thinking of me.
All the best, BOB
Brachycome(Swan-river daisy) This flower comes in shades of delicate pink, white and deep blue, with a finely-cut glossy green foliage. It is about 10-12 inches high.
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