{"product_id":"brachyscome-multifida","title":"Brachyscome multifida","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCut-leaf Daisy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eBrachyscome multifida\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asteraceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern Australia (NSW, VIC, QLD)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spreading perennial groundcover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrachyscome multifida, commonly known as the Cut-leaf Daisy, is one of Australia's most beloved and hardworking native groundcovers, producing a near-continuous flush of cheerful daisy flowers across almost every season of the year. Its finely divided, ferny foliage forms a soft, cascading mound that smothers weeds and softens hard edges with effortless grace. Tough enough for South Australia's dry summers yet dainty enough for cottage-style gardens, it earns its place in landscapes from Adelaide's coastal suburbs to the Hills and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2–0.3 m H x 0.5–0.8 m W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to fast; 20–35 cm spread per year; low-spreading with a naturally self-branching, mounding habit that fills gaps quickly without becoming invasive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deeply divided (pinnatifid), bright to mid-green leaves giving a fine-textured, ferny appearance; semi-evergreen in mild SA winters, may thin slightly in cold Hills frosts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Daisy-form flowers with slender ray petals in shades of mauve, lilac, pink, or white surrounding a small golden-yellow centre disc; non-fragrant; blooms most prolifically in spring and autumn, with reliable scattered flowering through summer and into winter in mild coastal and metropolitan zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Near year-round floral colour with peak displays in spring (September–November) and autumn (March–May); foliage remains attractive between flushes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strongly attractive to native bees, honeybees, and small butterflies; a reliable nectar source during shoulder seasons when few other plants are in flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-tolerant once established; moderate frost tolerance to approximately −4°C (suitable for Adelaide Plains, Hills face, and mid-Hills); heat-tolerant through Adelaide summers with occasional deep watering; wind-tolerant in exposed coastal gardens; tolerates light coastal salt spray; not suited to prolonged waterlogging or heavy clay without amendment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mass groundcover planting (weed suppression): space 40–50 cm apart (4–6 plants per m²); container edges, rockery pockets, and pathway softening: space 30–40 cm apart (6–9 plants per m²)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not known to be toxic to cats or dogs; no systemic toxicity recorded. However, as with all fine-leaved plants, ingestion of large quantities may cause mild gastric upset in sensitive animals. Safe for general use in family and pet-friendly gardens; no special precautions required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best in full sun (6+ hours direct sun) for maximum flowering; tolerates part shade (3–5 hours) with slightly reduced bloom count but healthy foliage growth — ideal under open canopy natives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prefers free-draining sandy loam or loam; will perform in moderately fertile soils but resents waterlogging; improve heavy Adelaide clay soils with gypsum and coarse grit before planting; thrives in the sandy coastal soils of Gulf St Vincent suburbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment (first 8–12 weeks): water every 2–3 days in warm weather, reducing to twice weekly as roots establish. Established summer: deep water once per week during hot spells (above 35°C), every 10–14 days in mild summer weather. Established winter: rainfall is generally sufficient in Adelaide; water only if no rain for 3+ weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low maintenance; tip-prune or lightly shear by one-third after each main flowering flush (spring and autumn) to encourage dense regrowth and extended blooming; remove spent flower heads to promote repeat flowering; divide clumps every 2–3 years to rejuvenate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–6 years as a productive garden plant; easily propagated from cuttings or division to extend garden use indefinitely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideally suited to Adelaide's Mediterranean climate, coastal suburbs (Glenelg to Normanville), the Adelaide Hills (to approximately 500 m elevation), the Fleurieu Peninsula, and Barossa Valley gardens; manageable in warmer inland regions with afternoon shade and supplemental summer watering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Performs best in slightly acid to neutral soils (pH 5.5–7.0); tolerates mildly alkaline conditions (to pH 7.5) common in Adelaide's limestone-influenced soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in sweeping drifts along sunny garden borders or pathway edges where the cascading habit and continuous daisy flowers create a soft, meadow-like effect that is low effort but high impact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as a fast-establishing groundcover on sloping banks or embankments prone to erosion — the spreading root system stabilises soil while the foliage shades out weeds, reducing maintenance significantly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine with other compact Australian natives such as Scaevola 'Purple Fanfare', Lomandra 'Tanika', and Westringia 'Smoky' for an entirely water-wise native garden bed with multi-season colour and pollinator appeal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want maximum colour for minimum effort, the Cut-leaf Daisy is your plant. It flowers almost non-stop, bees can't get enough of it, it laughs in the face of Adelaide's dry summers once settled in, and a quick trim after each flush keeps it looking neat and fresh for years. Whether you're softening a hard garden edge, covering a tricky bank, or simply adding native charm to a pot on the alfresco — Brachyscome multifida delivers every single time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":49242956333308,"sku":"BRAC-MULT-140MMPOT","price":16.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/brachyscome-multifida-cut-leaf-daisy-140mm-pot-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1783504458","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/brachyscome-multifida","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}