Daisy

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Daisy (Bellis) - B. perennis needs only simple culture, increases rapidly, and in the spring garden is of great service in large clumps or masses. Growers adhere most closely to the old flat-petalled white and the old quilled red, but besides these there are the flat-petalled Pink Beauty, a charming pink of the quilled class; Rob Roy, a deep rich red or crimson quilled kind; White Globe, with large white quilled petals, and many others. Of the yellow-blotched or Aucuba-leaved kinds, one, aucubfoelia is pretty, but rather tender. It will do well in winter on a free porous soil, and in summer in a cool shady border, if transplanted there. The giant or crown-flowered Daisies, though vigorous, are much less free. of bloom. They are best suited for mixed borders.

Propagation is simple, and may be done in spring and autumn. Pull the plants to pieces, dibbling them in six inches apart, or a little closer.

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Daisies are easy to grow but this is a pretty old article written before we had such strict standards. Therefore, I will elaborate here.

Daisies can be started from seed. Started this year, your daisies will bloom next year and if you continue dividing every few years, you'll continue having beautiful daisies for many years to come.

They prefer to have full sun but have been know to grow in partial shade as well. Daisies also like well drained soil that is rich in organic matter. For the best flowers, your daisies will benefit from a fertilizer high in phosphorous. A general fertilizer can be used monthly also.

Water when your daisies become dry, as with all flowers. If they become too dry, they will droop. Of course, you don't want them to become soggy either. Allow them to dry between waterings so the roots are not water logged.

Daisies really don't have a problem with pests. If you happen to notice some, just use a horticultural soap and any problem insects will go away. Really though, daisies are pretty care-free. This makes them a perfect flower for the kids or beginner gardeners. of course, more experienced gardeners love them as well.


-- Contributed by: Kathleen Roberts

Needs culivation (Its light requirements, water and soil requirements.)

-- Contributed by: mal

I would like to know how to care for a Gerbera Daisy

-- Contributed by: Sheryl Noteboom

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