Brachyscome Fresco Purple

Common Name:
Brachyscome ‘Fresco Purple’

Description:
Brachyscome ‘Fresco Purple’ is a vibrant and compact Australian native ground cover, producing an abundance of striking purple daisy-like flowers with bright yellow centres. Flowering from spring through to autumn, this hardy perennial attracts bees and butterflies, bringing movement and colour to any garden. Its fine, lush green foliage forms a dense, low-growing mound, making it an excellent choice for borders, rockeries, hanging baskets, and container planting.

This easy-care plant thrives in well-drained soils and enjoys full sun to part shade. It is drought-tolerant once established and can withstand light frosts. Regular deadheading and occasional trimming will encourage prolonged flowering and maintain a tidy growth habit. With its long-lasting blooms and adaptability, Brachyscome ‘Fresco Purple’ is an excellent choice for Australian gardens.

Form:

• Ground Cover

Mature Size:

• Height: 20 - 30 cm
• Width: 50 - 60 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in SpringThe Plant Broker
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Purple with Yellow Centre

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Australian Native
• Drought Tolerant Once Established
• Bee Attracting
• Butterfly Attracting
• Perennial

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals

Companion Plants:

• Scaevola species
• Grevillea ground cover varieties
• Westringia ‘Mundi’
• Myoporum parvifolium
• Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Yellow Buttons)