Cultivation Management Methods and Technical Key Points for Swan River Daisy
Alias: Yanshou chrysanthemum
English name: Brachycome
Scientific name: Brachycome iberidifolia
Origin: Australia
Blooming period: June-September
Flower colors: mixed combination of blue, white, and pink
Family and genus: Asteraceae, Brachycome genus
Characteristics: weak cold tolerance, intolerant of severe heat and high temperatures, suitable for dry and sunny environments, requires well-drained soil.
Sowing and seedling raising: blooms in summer and autumn, about 7500 seeds/gram, optimal germination temperature 18~22°C, requires light, germination time 12~16 days.
Cultivation: plant height 22 cm, flower diameter 4 cm, fast growth, blooms in 12~13 weeks in bags, blooms in 14~15 weeks in pots, rich flower colors.
Application: Swan River Daisy is suitable for landscaping and potted cultivation. It is easy to grow and simple to manage, prefers relatively loose sandy loam, and has low water and fertilizer requirements. It is suitable for planting in both northern and southern China, blooms abundantly and profusely, has a neat and compact plant type, a plant height of about 25CM, and a long blooming period.