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Brachycome
Common name; Swan River Daisy
 
 

Brachycome flower from late June to September, growing to around 500mm (18”) high and spread to around 300-400mm (12”-14”)

Week 14; Sow the seeds under glass in pots/trays containing any proprietary seed compost. Keep compost moist but not over wet.

Lightly cover them with vermiculite, and propagate them at a temperature of 18°-21°C (64°-70°F) until the seedlings are established

Germination should take three to four days.

circa Week 16 ; When large enough to handle prick them out in boxes / trays of potting compost and keep them in a light position (but not direct sunlight) at a slightly lower temperature for a week to ten days.

Week 18; Place them in a cold frame to harden off.

Week 22; Plant out 450mm (15”) apart in a sheltered sunny spot in well cultivated soil, when all fear of late frost has passed.

Pinch out the growing tips to encourage a bushy plant.

 

 

 

 
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