{"product_id":"brachyscome-angustifolia-hot-candy","title":"Brachyscome angustifolia Hot Candy","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot Candy Cut-Leaf Daisy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brachyscome angustifolia 'Hot Candy'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asteraceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia (cultivated selection)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen compact perennial groundcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA vibrant, easy-care Australian native daisy perfectly suited to Adelaide's Mediterranean climate, Brachyscome angustifolia 'Hot Candy' forms dense, compact mounds of fine cut-leaf foliage smothered in masses of vivid purple-pink daisy flowers with bright yellow centres for months on end. Blooming prolifically from spring through autumn with sporadic flowering year-round, it delivers continuous cheerful colour with minimal maintenance. Compact, suckering and naturally tidy, it creates weed-suppressing carpets while thriving in hot, dry positions. Ideal for borders, edging, containers, hanging baskets and mass plantings, 'Hot Candy' brings bold colour and cottage charm to water-wise South Australian gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30 cm H × 30–50 cm W (compact, dense mounding habit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–30 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Finely divided (cut-leaf) bright green foliage; dense, compact suckering growth; evergreen year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Masses of vivid purple-pink daisy flowers with bright yellow centres; much larger flowers than traditional cut-leaf daisies; blooms prolifically spring through autumn (September–May) with sporadic flowering year-round in mild climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen fine-textured foliage year-round with spectacular long flowering season from spring through autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent for pollinators—attracts butterflies, native bees, hoverflies, and beneficial insects in large numbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate drought tolerance once established (performs best with regular watering during active growth); heat-tolerant; frost-hardy (tolerates light frosts); wind-tolerant in sheltered positions; coastal-tolerant in sheltered gardens; requires good drainage—will not tolerate waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6–9 plants per m²; Border\/edging: 30–40 cm apart for continuous effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes—non-toxic and safe for pets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade (best flowering in full sun; tolerates light afternoon shade)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained loam, sandy loam, or improved clay loam; thrives in moderately fertile soils; excellent in raised beds, rockeries, and containers with premium potting mix; tolerates Adelaide's alkaline soils if well-drained; avoid heavy clay or waterlogged conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEstablishment:\u003c\/em\u003e Deep soak twice weekly for 6–8 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEstablished:\u003c\/em\u003e Deep soak 2–3 times weekly in summer for best flowering (more water-loving than true drought-tolerant natives); reduce watering in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low to moderate maintenance; deadhead spent flowers regularly to prolong blooming and encourage continuous flowering; lightly trim or shear back after main flowering flush to maintain compact shape and encourage fresh growth; feed lightly in early spring and midsummer with slow-release fertiliser; mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds; generally pest and disease-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5+ years (short-lived perennial; may become leggy with age; easy to replace or divide)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for Mediterranean and temperate South Australia—Adelaide plains, foothills, Fleurieu Peninsula, sheltered coastal and inland gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly acidic to mildly alkaline (pH 6.0–7.5); adapts to a range of soil pH levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCottage gardens and perennial borders for vibrant purple-pink daisy charm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eBorder edging and path fronts for months of cheerful colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMass planting in drifts for spectacular seasonal displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eContainers, pots, and hanging baskets for patios, balconies, and courtyards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWindow boxes and railing planters for cascading colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRock gardens and raised beds with good drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMixed native and perennial beds with other brachyscomes, dianella, and lomandra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePollinator and butterfly gardens for continuous nectar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWeed-suppressing groundcover in sunny garden beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"standard-markdown grid-cols-1 grid [\u0026amp;_\u0026gt;_*]:min-w-0 gap-3\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e'Hot Candy' cut-leaf daisy delivers months of vivid purple-pink blooms with bright yellow centres and true Australian charm. Compact, dense, and flowering from spring through autumn with minimal fuss, it transforms borders, containers, and garden beds into cheerful pollinator havens. Easy-care, naturally tidy, and perfect for adding continuous bold colour to Adelaide's water-wise cottage gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":48796031058172,"sku":"BRAC-ANGU-HOT-CAND-140MM","price":12.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/brachyscome-angustifolia-hot-candy-cut-leaf-daisy-140mm-pot-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1771480093","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/brachyscome-angustifolia-hot-candy","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}