• Long-lasting and can be used in floral arrangements. Durable et peut être utilisé dans les arrangements floraux.
  • Dwarf Shasta Daisy perfect for small containers. Marguerite naine Shasta parfaite pour les petits contenants.
  • Dwarf Daisy, Charming white flowers for small spaces. Marguerite naine, charmantes fleurs blanches pour les petits espaces.
  • Mini Shasta Daisy lovely white daisies for small garden. Mini Shasta Daisy jolies marguerites blanches pour les petits jardin
  • Great choice for cutting gardens or as a border plant. Excellent choix pour couper les jardins ou comme plante de bordure.
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Dwarf Shasta Daisy Flower Seeds

Dwarf Shasta Daisy Flower Seeds

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This petite flower bears a resemblance to the Ox Eye Daisy but is less invasive and often a preferred choice. Throughout the summer season, this charming dwarf variety adds beauty to any garden. Renowned American botanist and horticulturist Luther Burbank unveiled this beloved flower in 1901 after over 15 years of meticulous selection and breeding. It was named after the snow-capped Mt. Shasta in California. Poet Chaucer coined the term "day's eye" for this flower family due to their tendency to open in the morning and close at night. An old proverb of the time remarked, "When you can place your foot on seven daisies, summer has arrived." Daisies, in the language of flowers, symbolize innocence, simplicity, and humility.

How To Grow

Sowing: Plant dwarf Shasta daisy seeds directly into the soil in spring after the last frost, scattering them on the soil surface. Gently press the soil and keep it moderately moist until germination, which typically occurs within 10-14 days. For indoor starting, sow the seeds on the surface of a flat about 6-8 weeks before the last spring frost. Maintain light moisture and a temperature of 21 degrees Celsius until germination. Once the seedlings reach a few inches in height, transplant or thin them as needed.

Growing: Ensure regular watering for seedlings until they establish roots; mature plants also benefit from occasional watering, but excessive moisture can lead to diseases and root rot. Pinch off the tips of growing stems to promote branching and bushy growth. Shasta daisies grown from seed may not fully bloom until their second year. Provide support or staking for tall plants if necessary. Keep an eye out for aphids, slugs, and earwigs, which may cause damage. These plants self-seed and spread gradually through rhizomes; mature specimens can be divided in autumn or early spring. Prune the plants to 5 centimeters above ground level after the first frost. They attract butterflies and are resistant to deer.

Harvesting

Harvesting: For long-lasting fresh flowers, cut daisies with long stems and place them in water immediately.

Seed Saving

Seed Preservation: Towards the end of the season, permit the blossoms to reach full maturity; once the centers have turned brown, remove them and lay them out to dry away from direct sunlight. After approximately two weeks, or once the heads have completely dried, gently rub them to separate the seeds from the husks. Store the seeds of the dwarf Shasta daisy in a cool, dry location.

Extra Facts

Dwarf Shasta Daisy Flower Seeds
Latin Name: Leucanthemum x superbum
Species Origin: North America
Type: Perennial
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3-9
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
Height: 20-30 cm
Color: White with yellow centers
Blooming Season: Spring to early summer
Uses: Borders, containers, cut flowers

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