Overview
Brachyscome 'Bonbra0749'PBR is a spreading branched, trailing bedding in the genus Brachyscome, part of the Asteraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Brachyscome 'Bonbra0749'PBR grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, hanging basket, sub-tropical, patio and container plants and mediterranean climate plants.
About
Brachyscome 'Bonbra0749'PBR is an evergreen cultivar of the Brachyscome genus, known for its spreading branched and trailing habit. As a member of the Asteraceae family, it thrives in full sun and prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soil, tolerating a range of soil types and pH levels. This cultivar is suitable for sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects and is hardy to UK zone H3. Ideal for use in city and courtyard gardens, hanging baskets, patios, and containers, it provides summer and autumn interest and can be propagated by softwood cuttings.
About the genus
Brachyscome is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae. Most are endemic to Australia, and a few occur in New Zealand and New Guinea.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Brachyscome
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Brachyscome 'Bonbra0749'PBR size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Bedding, Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Spreading branched, Trailing
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Hanging basket, Sub-tropical, Patio and container plants, Mediterranean climate plants
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Brachyscome 'Bonbra0749'PBR
- Propagation
- Propagate by softwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Brachyscome 'Bonbra0749'PBR?
Brachyscome 'Bonbra0749'PBR prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Brachyscome 'Bonbra0749'PBR need?
Brachyscome 'Bonbra0749'PBR is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Brachyscome 'Bonbra0749'PBR hardy in the UK?
Brachyscome 'Bonbra0749'PBR has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Brachyscome 'Bonbra0749'PBR?
Propagate by softwood cuttings.