This delicate trailing plant produces masses of daisy-like white flowers with soft golden centres, creating a light and airy display throughout summer. Brachyscome ‘Surdaisy White Imp’ flowers continuously from late spring until the first frosts, forming a gently spreading mound of fine foliage and cheerful blooms. Perfect for hanging baskets, patio containers, and window boxes, it adds softness and movement to mixed summer planting schemes.
Brachyscome ‘Surdaisy White Imp’, commonly known as Swan River Daisy, is loved for its relaxed trailing habit and long flowering season. The crisp white flowers bring brightness to containers and pair beautifully with pastel planting combinations, silver foliage, or bolder flowering plants. Its compact growth and weather-tolerant nature make it an easy-care option for creating natural-looking summer displays.
Tender Perennial
Trailing, Basket Plant, Long Flowering
Flowers: Late Spring to First Frosts
Foliage: Spring to Autumn
Scientific Name
Brachyscome ‘Surdaisy White Imp’
Common Name
Swan River Daisy
Origin
Cultivated hybrid originating from Australian Brachyscome species
Pruning Tips
Lightly trim plants during midsummer if growth becomes untidy or flowering slows. Removing faded flowers can help encourage continued blooming.
Wildlife Value
The open daisy-like flowers are attractive to bees and other pollinating insects throughout summer.
Positioning
Best grown in full sun or light partial shade in hanging baskets, patio containers, and window boxes. Prefers a sheltered spot with good airflow.
Water
Water regularly during warmer weather, especially in baskets and containers which dry out quickly. Allow the top layer of compost to dry slightly between waterings.
Soil
Thrives in fertile, free-draining compost rich in organic matter. A quality peat-free basket or container compost works well.
Food
Feed every 1–2 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser during the growing season to support continuous flowering.
Pet-safe
Generally considered non-toxic to pets, although ingestion may still cause mild stomach upset.
Sprouts Top Tips
The soft white flowers work beautifully as a filler plant in mixed baskets, helping soften brighter planting schemes while attracting pollinators into the garden.
