Daisies are a girl’s best friend.
There’s nothing pretentious about daisies.
You’ve loved these cheerful, common flowers since you learned to draw them in kindergarten.
He named it after the snow-capped Mt.
Shasta mountain near his home.
Daisies can grow quite tall once established and are generally best planted in the back of the border.
Shasta daisies like to self-sow, so deadheading flowers can help prevent spreading and becoming invasive.
These flowers are toxic to pets.
These flowers tolerate full to partial sunlight and a variety of soil conditions.
Also, Shasta Daisies are rabbit and deer-resistant, plus they are drought-tolerant once established.
These perennial plants will shine for a few years in your garden.
Light
Shasta Daisies love full, direct sunlight but can also thrive in partial sun.
The more sunlight these plants receive, the more these flowers bloom throughout the season.
Soil
Keep soil moderately rich and fertile so that these flowers bloom.
Soil should be well-drained because these flowers do not tolerate soggy soil.
Water
Shasta Daisies are better when underwatered rather than overwatering.
These flowers are relatively drought-tolerant, needing about an inch of water weekly.
Be sure to keep the soil moist yet not soggy to avoid root rot.
These flowers are hardy in some areas but should remain out of humid environments to prevent fungal diseases.
Use a well-balanced fertilizer every month during summer to supplement it in its growing season.
Types of Daisies
Pruning
Deadhead your daisies to encourage continuous blooming.
Tackle any pests with an intense burst of water from a garden hose or insecticidal soap.
To protect the roots, add mulch around the plant’s crowns to preserve it through its winter dormancy.
If you choose, leave seedheads on stems to attract birds to your garden in the fall and winter.
Propagating Shasta Daisies
Daisies are perennial, so consider your patch an ongoing addition to the garden.
Barely cover with seed-starting mix and keep moist and at around 70F.
Bring Shasta Daisies indoors any time there is a danger of frost.
Transplant Shasta Daisies into the garden in spring or fall.
Autumn planting has the advantage of establishing root systems before flowering.
But don’t fret if you waited until spring to go daisy crazyplants continue to grow all year.
By next spring, your daisies will tolerate occasional dry spells.
The rosettes of foliage stay green year-round in much of the South.
Some pest problems include aphids, slugs, and earwigs.
Leaf spots and Chrysanthemum nematode also impact Shasta Daisies.
Areas that experience humid, hot, wet conditions leave Shasta Daisies susceptible to root rot.
If you notice your plant’s leaves curling, remove any diseased foliage and cut away the infected roots.
The soil should be well-draining to prevent this from happening.
Discard diseased stems and roots and maintain proper sun and watering schedules to prevent the disease from spreading.
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