Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Brachyscome angustifolia, Brachyscome chrysoglossa, Brachyscome ciliaris
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Mountains
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Blue, Lavender
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Insects
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
Poisonous, Pollen
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
-
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
BRACHYSCOME 'Bonbrabu'
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Brachyscome, Surdaisy™ Mauve Brachyscome, Swan River Daisy
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
Brachyscome plant
Pot Marigold
In German
Brachyscome Pflanze
Ringelblume
In French
plante Brachyscome
pot Marigold
In Spanish
planta Brachyscome
Caléndula
In Greek
φυτό Brachyscome
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
planta Brachyscome
pot Marigold
In Polish
Brachyscome roślin
Pot Marigold
In Latin
Brachyscome herba
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Brachyscome
Calendula
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Astereae
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Brachyscome and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Brachyscome and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Brachyscome and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brachyscome season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pot Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brachyscome is Loam, Sand and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Brachyscome is Acidic and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Brachyscome and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Brachyscome and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Brachyscome height is 15.00 cm and width 40.00 cm whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Brachyscome and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Brachyscome flower color: Light Blue and Lavender
Brachyscome leaf color: Green
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Brachyscome and Pot Marigold
Care of Brachyscome and Pot Marigold include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brachyscome pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brachyscome needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.