Daisies create summery feelings, because they are the typical plants on meadows full of flowers. Its flowering period extends from April to October, which not only pleases plant lovers but also butterflies, wild bees and bumblebees.
Daisies bring summer to the garden
location claims
In nature, daisies grow in meadows, on the edges of fields or on the edges of forests. They prefer open landscapes and thrive best in full sun conditions. You should take this preference into account when planting in the garden. If you want to embellish partially shaded areas with the wild perennial, the properties of the soil are all the more important. Leucanthemum varieties value a nutrient-rich and permeable substrate. Improve the existing soil annually with compost and ensure a loose structure with sand.
sowing and planting
Seeds can be grown from March in seed trays that you fill with a nutrient-poor substrate. Since daisies germinate in the dark, you need to cover the grains with a layer of soil. Put the jar in a bright and warm place. For the best possible germination success, the potting soil must ensure continuously moist conditions.
Plant outdoors
The ideal planting time is in spring from the end of April to the beginning of May. The summer bloomers will then be in full swing in the coming season. If you want to plant perennial varieties, planting in the fall is also possible. This only applies to hardy specimens that are additionally protected with brushwood or leaves. The propagating plants form an aesthetic sea of flowers over time.
This is how daisies feel good:
- Prepare planting holes with a depth of 20 centimeters
- keep a distance of 40 centimeters
- Mix excavation with compost and sand
- Plant perennials and fill cavities with soil
- Press plants down lightly and water well
Cultivation in the bucket
Because of the compact growth form, the daisy family is suitable for pot planting. This is how daisies thrive on the balcony, provided the conditions are right. The plants do well in loose potting soil that has been mixed with sand. Adding compost provides all the necessary nutrients. So that the summer bloomers do not dry up, you should keep the substrate evenly moist.
tips
The rough meadow daisy occurs on nitrogen-poor soils. If you want to cultivate this species, you should use a nutrient-poor soil.