Who hasn't grown fond of the daisy? Herald of spring, permanent bloomer, lovely gap filler, lawn ornament - the list of its advantages is long. Reason enough to take a closer look at the cultivation conditions for the biennial daisies. These answers to basic questions offer a good start.

Daisies are not only beautiful to look at, they are also edible

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  1. Plant daisies properly
  2. When is flowering time?
  3. Daisies in the pot
  4. Are daisies poisonous?
  5. The Daisy Family
  6. The composition of a daisy
  7. Daisies in the lawn
  8. sow daisies
  9. The peculiarities of the daisy
  10. Growing daisies on the balcony
  11. Overwintering Spanish daisies
  12. Destroy daisies
  13. picking daisies
  14. The daisy species

    15. Plant daisies properly

    While the wild daisy even settles on ruderal areas, cultivars make somewhat higher demands on the location. Plant daisies preferably in a sunny to partially shaded spot with humus rich, well-drained soil. Wait for the icy saints, because bred beauties don't like frosty temperatures at all. How to properly plant self-grown or ready-made daisies:

    • Thoroughly rake and weed the soil
    • Meanwhile, soak the bellis that are still potted in water
    • Dig planting holes with 1.5 times the volume of the root ball
    • Enrich the excavation with sifted compost
    • Plant the potted daisies 12 centimeters apart

    Finally, press down the soil with your hands and water generously without causing waterlogging. Regular watering plays an important role until measure daisies have firmly established themselves in the substrate.
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    When is flowering time?

    When flowering, a distinction must be made between the wild form and the cultivated varieties that have emerged from it. The wild daisy scores with an uninterrupted flowering period from March to November. In mild winters, it even adorns the lawn, the bed and the window box all year round.
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    Daisies in the pot

    In pots, daisies become pretty eye-catchers on the balcony, terrace or windowsill. If you give this care to the bespoke, this form of cultivation will go as desired:

    • If the substrate dries, it is poured
    • Supply with diluted liquid fertilizer every 14 days
    • Trimming off faded blooms will add weeks to the flowering period

    Commercial potting soil based on compost is ideal as a substrate. If you cover the water drain with a potsherd when planting, this drainage prevents harmful waterlogging.
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    Are daisies poisonous?

    The daisy is not only pretty to look at, but quite tasty. It is above all the wild daisies that pampers the palate as an accompaniment to salads or as an aromatic food decoration. With herb quark, the Maßliebchen is a wonderful treat. In addition, the dainty little flower acts as a natural medicinal plant against so many ailments. So there can be no talk of poisonous.

    An exception, however, is the Spanish daisy. Regardless of its name, this species is one of the fine-rayed asters (Erigeron karvinskianus) and is not suitable for consumption.
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    The Daisy Family

    The daisy is one of the best-known members of the daisy family (Asteraceae). Relatives are the marguerite, sunflower, chamomile, aster and marigold. Less popular members of this family are the dandelion or the thistle, which are considered more of a weed.

    The blue daisy should be of particular interest as a member of the family. Native to Australia, it thrives on our balconies and overwinters in the traffic light as a houseplant.

    The composition of a daisy

    The structure of these little flowers brings it to light: daisies are anything but commonplace flowers. In fact, each individual specimen is a wonder of nature. The secret lies in the ingenious structure of a flower. What our eyes perceive as a single flower is in fact a combination of numerous individual flowers. White ray florets surround a center of hosts of yellow tubular florets. In the community, however, they react like a single flower.

    When it starts to rain, the ray florets enclose the yellow tubular florets. They do the same at night, only to open again at dawn. In sunny weather, the flower turns towards the light.

    Daisies in the lawn

    In the near-natural garden, daisies have not been considered weeds for some time now, but are deliberately settled in the lawn itself. In this way, the tireless bespoke flowers bring a natural splendor of color to a uniform green area. First and foremost, the common daisy (Bellis perennis) has proven to be excellent thanks to its long flowering period. How to properly sow daisies in the lawn:

    • In March/April spread the seeds in places or over a large area on the lawn
    • It is not absolutely necessary to cover the light germs
    • Optionally sieve 0.5 centimeters high with fine sand and water

    At constant temperatures of 15 degrees Celsius and higher, the seed germinates within 1-2 weeks, so that it emerges before the first lawn mower. The first bloom appears in the following spring from March.

    sow daisies

    Since daisies, as biennial plants, do not bloom until the following year, the cold frame is ideal for sowing. Alternatively, choose a shady, sheltered spot in the garden as a seedbed. The more finely crumbly the substrate, the more successful the germination. Proceed with these steps:

    • The window for sowing is from mid-May to early August
    • Sow the seeds widely in the prepared seedbed
    • Sieve the light germs only very thinly with sand or substrate
    • Press lightly and moisten with a fine shower
    • Protect with a bast mat or garden fleece

    At 15-20 degrees Celsius, germination takes about 10-14 days. During this time, the seed must not dry out. After emergence, the young plants are pricked out to 3 centimeters. In summer, plant the daisies outdoors at a distance of 10-20 centimeters, depending on the variety cultivated.
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    The peculiarities of the daisy

    The daisy is characterized by a whole series of interesting peculiarities. In fact, each individual flower consists of a large number of white ray florets and yellow tubular florets. Gourmets appreciate the sweetheart as an accompaniment to salads, aromatic bread toppings and as an edible decoration. As a medicinal plant, the daisy relieves minor ailments in no time.

    Growing daisies on the balcony

    With daisies, your balcony will never be without flower decorations. Thanks to a never-ending flowering period from March to November, the wild species and its cultivars create a colorful appearance in pots and window boxes. In order for you to achieve this goal, only a few criteria for correct planting and care are required:

    • Varieties that are sensitive to the cold should only be placed on the balcony after the ice saints
    • The substrate should be structured well drained and rich in nutrients
    • Drainage above the water outlet in the planter is essential
    • Regular watering and a dose of liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks are mandatory

    Clean faded flowers every few days to make room for new flower heads.
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    Overwintering Spanish daisies

    The Spanish daisy owes its name to its white ray florets with a yellow center. In fact, we are also looking at a daisy family here, which, however, belongs to a different genus within this multifaceted plant family. In our latitudes, the Spanish daisy is not completely hardy, so the following protective measures are advisable:

    • Cover the bed with bast mats or garden fleece before the first frost
    • In mild locations, pile up with leaf soil, straw and needle brushwood

    The best chances of a successful hibernation are in the planter if a bright winter quarters is available with temperatures of 5 degrees and higher. Otherwise wrap the bucket thickly in bubble wrap or jute and place it on a block of wood in front of the sheltered south wall of the house. Cover the substrate with a thick layer of straw, sawdust or leaves.
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    Destroy daisies

    Bespoke cuts are by no means always welcome in the garden. First and foremost, hobby gardeners try to remove the busy permanent bloomers from the lawn. To destroy daisies, do the following:

    • Remove individual daisies with the weed puller
    • Scarifying a lawn that is extensively overgrown with daisies lengthwise and crosswise
    • Then sand the green area, fertilize and overseed bare areas
    • Then mow the lawn at least once a week
    • Destroy stubborn daisies in the lawn with Celaflor Lawn Weed Free Anicon or Weedex

    If daisies are not wanted in the bed, you cannot avoid regular weeding. Any means of combating the small flowers will destroy all surrounding ornamental plants at the same time.
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    picking daisies

    Picking daisies and weaving them into a pretty wreath is easy. Large-flowered noble varieties are better suited for this purpose than the dainty common daisy. Use your fingernail to make a small crack in the lower third of the stalk. Push the stalk of the next measure lover in here until it is below the flower head.

    To close the wreath of flowers, a little finesse is required. It is important to split the last flower stalk so far that the first flower head fits through.

    The daisy species

    In addition to the widespread common daisy Bellis perennis, there are other species within the plant genus. The following Bellis species also deserve our attention:

    • Bellis longif.webpolia: a daisy native to Crete that is not hardy in our latitudes
    • Bellis annuana: the annual daisy mainly thrives in the Mediterranean region
    • Bellis sylvestris: a shade-tolerant forest flower that blooms from June to September in the Mediterranean
    • Bellis cordifolia: a rather inconspicuous species with a flowering period from March to May in Spain and southern France

    Busy botanists name other species, which, however, cannot hold a candle to the Bellis perennis and its varieties in terms of flowering propensity and beauty.
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    • Habanera: a natural beauty with double flowers in white with pink tips
    • Bellis Tasso Strawberry Cream: beautiful pompom flowers in cream and pink
    • Floro pleno: full, bright red flowers on sturdy stalks
    • Nibelungen: stretches its white flower heads up to 20 centimeters in height
    • Sea of flowers: Spanish daisy with white flowers that fade to pink

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