Brachyscome multifida Break O Day

Common Name:
Cut-leaf Daisy ‘Break O’ Day’

Description:
Brachyscome multifida ‘Break O’ Day’ is a hardy, spreading Australian native ground cover, prized for its profuse display of soft mauve to purple, daisy-like flowers with bright yellow centres. Blooming from spring through autumn, this floriferous perennial attracts bees and butterflies, making it an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens. Its fine, fern-like green foliage forms a dense mat, making it perfect for garden 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 colour and adaptability, Brachyscome ‘Break O’ Day’ is a perfect choice for adding vibrant charm to Australian gardens.

Form:

• Ground Cover

Mature Size:

• Height: 20 - 30 cm
• Width: 50 - 100 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Mauve-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)