Seed Treatment:
No cold stratification is required.
Optional: Soak seeds in warm water for 4–6 hours before sowing to encourage faster and more even germination.
When to Sow:
Indoors: Start seeds 6–8 weeks before the last frost.
Outdoors: Sow directly in the garden after the danger of frost has passed in spring.
Light Requirements:
Prefers full sun, but tolerates partial shade, especially in hot climates.
Soil Requirements:
Grows best in light, well-draining soil.
Tolerates poor, sandy soils.
Ideal pH: 6.0–7.5
Sowing Instructions:
• Surface sow or cover very lightly with a fine layer of soil or vermiculite
• Press gently into moist soil—light aids germination
• Maintain a soil temperature of 65–70°F (18–21°C)
• Germinates in 7–14 days
Watering:
• Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy during germination
• Once established, Swan River Daisy is drought-tolerant
Spacing:
• Thin or transplant seedlings 8–10 inches (20–25 cm) apart
Growing Tips:
• Brachyscome iberidifolia produces a profusion of daisy-like flowers in blue, purple, pink, or white with yellow centers
• Ideal for borders, rock gardens, containers, and hanging baskets
• Blooms from late spring through fall
• Deadhead spent flowers to extend bloom time
• Excellent choice for pollinator-friendly gardens
• Usually grown as an annual, but may reseed in mild climates