Life Span
Annual
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South America
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Not Available
Brachyscome angustifolia, Brachyscome chrysoglossa, Brachyscome ciliaris
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Terrestrial, Tropical areas
Coastal Regions, Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Magenta
Light Blue, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Needle like
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Magnesium, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Poisonous, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic, Purgative, Vulnerary
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Not Available
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Edible dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
MIRABILIS jalapa
BRACHYSCOME 'Bonbrabu'
Common Name
Four O'Clocks, Marvell of Peru
Brachyscome, Surdaisy™ Mauve Brachyscome, Swan River Daisy
In Hindi
mirabilis jalapa
Brachyscome plant
In German
mirabilis jalapa
Brachyscome Pflanze
In French
mirabilis jalapa
plante Brachyscome
In Spanish
mirabilis jalapa
planta Brachyscome
In Greek
mirabilis jalapa
φυτό Brachyscome
In Portuguese
mirabilis jalapa
planta Brachyscome
In Polish
mirabilis Jalapa
Brachyscome roślin
In Latin
mirabilis Ja-
Brachyscome herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Nyctaginaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Mirabilis
Brachyscome
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Nyctagineae
Astereae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Marvel of Peru and Brachyscome
Season and care of Marvel of Peru and Brachyscome is important to know. While considering everything about Marvel of Peru and Brachyscome Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marvel of Peru season is Summer and Fall and Brachyscome season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Marvel of Peru is Loam and for Brachyscome is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Marvel of Peru is Neutral and for Brachyscome is Acidic.
Marvel of Peru and Brachyscome Physical Information
Marvel of Peru and Brachyscome physical information is very important for comparison. Marvel of Peru height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Brachyscome height is 15.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Marvel of Peru and Brachyscome are as follows:
Marvel of Peru flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Pink and Magenta
Marvel of Peru leaf color: Light Green
Brachyscome flower color: Light Blue and Lavender
- Brachyscome leaf color: Green
Care of Marvel of Peru and Brachyscome
Care of Marvel of Peru and Brachyscome include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marvel of Peru pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brachyscome pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Marvel of Peru needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brachyscome needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.