Shasta Daisy Care
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Shasta daisies grown in hot, sunny climates may benefit from some afternoon shade.
Soil
The main soil requirement for Shasta daisy is that it be very well drained.
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Avoid planting in areas with soggy soils.
Temperature and Humidity
Hardy in growing zones 5-9, Shasta daisy tolerates a range of temperature conditions.
They may struggle in very moist, humid climates.
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If desired, you’re able to top dress plantings with organic compost instead of adding fertilizer.
Shasta Daisies Varieties
Pruning
Shasta daisy doesn’t require regular pruning.
However, deadheading spent flowers can encourage a longer bloom period.
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Propagating Shasta Daisies
Shasta daisies are easy to propagate by dividing mature plants.
Division creates new plants and helps reinvigorate plant growth.
Plan to divide Shasta daisy every other year in late fall or early spring while plants are dormant.
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You’ll also have to wait until the second year for plants grown from seed to bloom.
Plan to sow 8 weeks before your region’slast frost date.
Use a pot with several drainage holes and rich, well-drained potting mix to avoid root rot.
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Rather than potting up the plant when it begins to outgrow the container, divide it instead.
In fact, the foliage will stay green all year round.
Older leaves will turn yellow, wilt, and eventually drop off.
Check the severity of the infection by cutting through the stem near the soil surface.
Brown streaks inside mean the plant is diseased.
Clean tools thoroughly with rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide afterward to avoid spreading the fungus.
Root Rot
Another soil-borne pathogen, root rot is triggered by overly wet, soggy soils.
Plant growth may be stunted, and the crown or stems of the plant may become soft and discolored.
Shasta daisies are short-lived perennials.
They can live outdoors year-round for several years in growing zones 5-9 before growth begins to decline.
Avoid planting in areas with full shade.
Yes, Shasta daisy typically blooms from late spring through late summer.
Deadhead to encourage more blooms.
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