Kingfisher Daisy

Kingfisher Daisy Care

Felicia Amelloides

Other names: Blue Marguerite, Kingfisher Daisy

What is the plant

Felicia daisy (Felicia amelloides) is a bushy, South African native valued for its bright masses of miniature blooms. Felicia daisy flowers consist of showy, sky blue petals and bright yellow centers. Butterflies are attracted to the vivid blue blooms. This hardy plant revels in hot, dry climates and doesn’t perform well in wet soil or humidity.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

10a - 11

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Water moderately throughout the late spring and summer months, keeping the compost evenly moist but never too wet. In winter, water just enough to stop the roots dehydrating.
Pruning
Remove faded flowers for best display.
Fertilizer
Directly plants start into growth, add a weak liquid fertilizer to the watering every 2-3 weeks and continue until flowers begin to fade. Don’t feed in winter.

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Sunlight
The positioning of plants is very important. They should be placed in a sunny but sheltered location. A short spell of sunshine each day helps flowers and foliage.
Soil
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Temperature
Blue Marguerites are not frost-hardy and must be brought in before the winter sets in. A shed or cold greenhouse is a good alternative, with a minimum temperature of 7°C (45°F).