Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Hybrid origin, Australia, New Zealand
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Islands, Semi arid regions, Tropical regions
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Club - shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BRACHYSCOME iberidifolia
Cornus florida
Common Name
Brachycome iberidifolia, Swan River Daisy
Flowering dogwood
In Hindi
swan river daisy
flowering dogwood
In German
Swan River Gänseblümchen
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
In French
Swan River daisy
Cornus florida
In Spanish
Río Swan margarita
Cornus florida
In Greek
Swan River μαργαρίτα
Cornus florida
In Portuguese
daisy Swan River
Cornus florida
In Polish
Swan River stokrotka
Cornus florida
In Latin
Swan flumen primula
Cornus florida
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Swan River Daisy and Flowering Dogwood
Season and care of Swan River Daisy and Flowering Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Swan River Daisy and Flowering Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Swan River Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Flowering Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Swan River Daisy is Loam, Sand and for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Swan River Daisy is Acidic and for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic.
Swan River Daisy and Flowering Dogwood Physical Information
Swan River Daisy and Flowering Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Swan River Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Swan River Daisy and Flowering Dogwood are as follows:
Swan River Daisy flower color: White
Swan River Daisy leaf color: Green
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Swan River Daisy and Flowering Dogwood
Care of Swan River Daisy and Flowering Dogwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Swan River Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Flowering Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Swan River Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.