It closely resembles aclassic daisy plantwith fern-like leaves and a circle of petals surrounding a dense round center.
Plant seeds or nursery plants in the spring after the threat of frost has passed.
They thrive in six to eight hours of full sun and well-draining, moderately moist soil.
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Painted daisies are fast-growing and can handle some periods of drought but don’t like high heat.
Painted daisies are toxic to humans and pets.
It will appreciate some shade in regions with hot summers, especially from the intense afternoon sun.
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The plant might struggle in heavy clay soil.
Water
The plant likes a moderate amount of moisture but can tolerate some drought.
Rainfall in temperate climates is often enough to keep it happy.
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Do not allow your plants to sit in soggy, waterlogged soil because this can result in root rot.
They also don’t like high humidity.
The seeds germinate in temperatures between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
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The stem of the painted daisy is sturdy, making it an excellent cut flower for arrangements.
Dividing mature plants also helps to keep them vigorous and flowering at their best.
Here’s how:
How to Grow Painted Daisies From Seed
This plant grows easily from seed.
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you could also directly sow seeds in the garden after the threat of frost has passed.
Sow the seeds in well-drained soil, covering them with about 1/8 inch of soil.
Keep the soil moist until seedlings appear.
Then, thin the seedlings to space them 18 to 24 inches apart.
Potting and Repotting Painted Daisies
Painted daisies grow well in containers, preferably smaller, shorter cultivars.
Be mindful that the soil doesnt completely dry out when growing in containers.
Container soil dries out more rapidly than garden beds.
To preserve moisture in the container soil, top it with a layer of mulch.
Plant the new half in fresh, well-draining potting soil.
It can withstand cold temps as low as -40 degrees Fahrenheit.
Remove the mulch in spring.
An added benefit of planting painted daisies in the garden is theirnatural insect-repellentproperties.
This makes the painted daisy a valuable plant for a vegetable garden and a flower bed.
The bloom period will continue into July.
These flowers make a perfect solution for empty garden spots when spring bulbs stop blooming.
Bloom Months
Painted daisies typically bloom in late spring from June into July.
Pruning after bloom may encourage new blooms in late summer or early fall.
How Long Do Painted Daisies Bloom?
Each flower blooms for about seven to 10 days.
What Do Painted Daisy Flowers Look and Smell Like?
Most daisies, including painted daisies, do not have a fragrance.
How to Encourage More Blooms?
Stunted Growth
Inspect the plant for insect activity.
If you notice stunted growth, it could be a sap-sucking insect like aphids.
Wilting
Intense sunlight or heat can cause painted daisies to wilt prematurely.
Move plants to the shade and give more water to help the plants cool down.
Painted daisies will bloom yearly in the late spring and carry on into midsummer.
You might also get an autumn bloom if you cut them back after the first flowering period.
Painted daises have a quick growth rate, but they won’t spread aggressively in the garden.
Plant seeds about 1/8 inch deep.
Plant nursery painted daisies at the same depth they were in their nursery container.
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