Brachyscome (Swan River daisy) Brachsycome 'Bravo White with Black Eye' For so many years, brachyscomes came in pretty but rather watery colours in a restricted range of pale blues, pale lavenders and white; most were available only as mixtures. The arrival on the scene of the Bravo Series has changed all that. Available in three different and distinct colours, all three come with either a black eye or a white eye making six different forms in the whole series. When put together into a formula mixture the result is the best and most memorable of all the mixtures. But with all the six colours, like this 'Bravo White with Black Eye', also available separately brachyscomes are now suddenly of value in more thoughtful colour themed plantings. The pink and yellow flowered forms like 'Strawberry Mousse' and 'Sunshine' which are becoming increasingly popular from cuttings are not yet represented in seed raised series, these actually come from different species so integrating these shades will take some time. But why 'Brachyscome'... where has that 's' come from? Well, the taxonomist who first coined the name later changed his mind about how it should be spelt and took out the 's'. But the rules governing plant names decree that the original name must be retained. This is exactly the sort of change which so infuriates gardeners. Type: Half-hardy annual Height: 8-10in (20-25cm) Season: Early summer to first frosts Situation: Full sun, good soil   Brachyscome A-Z   ©copyright 1999 Graham Rice. All Rights Reserved. All Images Digitally Watermarked.