Tricolor Daisy Mixed Color Seeds (Naturally Grown)
$3.50
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SKU
GH0059
Heirloom. A painted daisy introduced from Morocco 200 years ago.
Heirloom. A 'painted daisy' introduced from Morocco 200 years ago. The plants are about 2 ft tall and bushy, topped in midsummer with bright daisies in a riot of colors - red, white or yellow, ringed with scarlet, mahogany, orange or rust. Flowers 3" across. Excellent cut flowers.
| Botanical Name | Ismelia carinata |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 100 |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 21 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | Surface Sow; press seeds gently into the soil to make good contact, but do not cover with any additional soil; these seeds require light to germinate |
| When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past |
| Growing Height | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 15-18 in. (38-45 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Bloom Color | Bright Yellow, Coral/Apricot, Cream/Tan, Gold (Yellow-Orange), Orange, Pale Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red, Scarlet (Dark Red), White/Near White |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer |
| Foliage | Herbaceous, Silver/Gray |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements | 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |
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