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BRACHYCOME iberidifolia, or Swan River Daisy A care-free perennial that forms clouds of soft colour. The dainty, star-like blooms sit on top of mounds of feathery foliage. Often grown as an annual. Dozens of beautiful, dainty, 2.5cm flowers appear all at one time, most often in light hues, each with a yellow centre rimmed in white. It is one of the most profuse and long-flowering plants, each often producing well over 100 blue to purple flowers. Flowers bloom until late autumn; it flowers so heavily that the foliage is often obscured. The cheerful little pinwheels form at the ends of the stalks and are held above pale green, feathery foliage. The plant is a pretty companion for verbena and coreopsis. The feathery foliage forms an interesting contrast when used with broad leaf plants such as morning glory. Its tidy, mounding growth habit is welcome toward the front of the border or as an edging. Brachycome is a good choice for filling in around tall, leggy plants and carpeting bare spots. In a container or window box, brachycome sends its short, sprawling stems cascading over the rim and showering flowers over the sides. They are especially effective as mass plantings, draping over retaining walls, in pots, hanging baskets and as borders. With minimal care this species is a prolific flowerer and is a beautiful addition to any garden.   View our other items by clicking on the shield:  

  Mimulus Maximus Annual Mimulus x hybridus This first of its kind, grandiflora Mimulus has massive 6cm flowers that are close to four times the size of the Magic series. The mix has 5 vibrant colours that are stress tolerant and bloom over a very long season. Plant in shady borders or containers to provide impressive impact in the garden. Unpelleted seeds. Grows 30cm high and 25cm wide. View our other items by clicking on the shield: