This is an excellent bedding plant that produces daisy-like flowers in late spring and summer. It is a busy type perennial in warm parts of the country. There are several new patented cultivars on the market today that make striking displays of seasonal color. Provide full sunlight and a well drained soil. The silvery-gray foliage on some cultivars can also be a nice feature in the garden. Plants cannot tolerate hard freezes. Consequently, this daisy is sometimes used as an annual in colder regions of the country.
Water daisies with a soaker hose or drip irrigation system to keep the foliage dry, as wet foliage places the plant at risk of disease. provide enough water to thoroughly saturate the root zone.
Use a fertilizer formulated specifically for your plant. Avoid over-fertilizing and follow the instruction on the label.
The ideal blend of soil for plant growth is called loam. Often referred to as topsoil or black dirt by landscape companies, loam is a mixture of sand, clay, and silt.
Clip or pinch off dead leaves and stems. If stems have rotted at the root, pull them out, and make sure to let the soil dry out before the plant's next watering.
Here’s a handy guideline: increase pot size by 2.5-5 cm (1 to 2 inches) in diameter for plants that are growing in pots 25.4 cm (10 inches) in diameter or less. For larger plants, those growing in pots greater than 10 inches in diameter, increase the pot size by 5 or 7.62 cm (2 or 3 inches) in diameter.
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