Brachyscome Radiant Magenta

Common Name:
Swan River Daisy 'Radiant Magenta'

Description:
Brachyscome 'Radiant Magenta' is a compact, evergreen perennial native to Australia, prized for its vibrant magenta daisy-like flowers that bloom profusely from spring through autumn. Its finely divided, fern-like foliage forms a dense, mounded habit, making it ideal for ground cover, borders, rockeries, and containers. This variety thrives in full sun to part shade and prefers well-drained soils. Once established, it exhibits excellent drought tolerance, making it well-suited to Melbourne's climate. Regular light trimming encourages repeat flowering and maintains a neat appearance. Its long flowering period and low-maintenance nature make it a valuable addition to various garden settings.

Form:

• Ground Cover

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:

• Height: 15–25 cm

• Width: 30–40 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

• Spot flowering year-round

Flower Colour:

• Magenta

• Bright Pink

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Drought Tolerant

• Bee Attracting

• Perennial

• Suitable for Hanging Baskets

• Low Maintenance

• Evergreen Foliage

• Fast Growing

• Suitable for Rockeries

• Suitable for Wall Planting

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Lavandula angustifolia (English Lavender)

• Salvia nemorosa (Woodland Sage)

• Coreopsis verticillata (Threadleaf Coreopsis)

• Gaillardia x grandiflora (Blanket Flower)

• Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower)