Whether you plant marguerites in full sun as mass plantings flower beds, along borders, or large containers, they look ethereal and summery. Go online or visit your local garden center for natural pesticides like neem oil.Īs for diseases, root rot and crown gall may be occasional problems. Most pests don’t plague marguerite plants. However, be on the lookout for usual suspects including aphids, thrips, mites, and leaf miners.
If you do use seeds, start them 6 to 8 weeks before planting them outside.While propagation with seeds is possible, specific cultivars do not grow true from seeds.Ĭuttings and division are the common ways the plant is propagated. This will promote future flowering and shrubbier growth. However, once the bloom period ends deadhead and prune back dying flowers and foliage. Most new varieties flower continuously without deadheading. Fill the gaps and firm down the soil with your hands.Įncourage a compact growth habit of Marguerite daisy by pinching back tips when they begin appearing in early spring.Place the plant in the hole, making sure the top of the root ball is level with the surface.Gently remove the plant from the pot, tease the roots a little if the plant is root-bound.Dig a hole slightly larger than the previous pot.Before transplanting marguerites, make sure to water the potting mix thoroughly.Drainage is important as it prevents the soil from retaining too much water.They do well in most average gardening soils with good drainage and average fertility.Luckily, the beautiful marguerite daisies are not too fussy when it comes to growing material. Marguerite plants prefer moderate fertility and don’t require frequent feeding in organically-rich soil.Īpplications of a well-balanced all-purpose liquid fertilizer once per month in garden beds and potted plants encourage better performance. Too much water around the roots increases the plant’s susceptibility to root rot, mildew, and mold. The Marguerite daisy has average watering needs with regular watering during the growing seasons. You may need to increase the frequency during long dry spells.īe careful about overwatering, as overwatering may have adverse effects.
They also tolerate partial sun, provided all other growing conditions are met properly. Marguerite daisies love the sun and thrive under full sun in regions with cooler nights. They may stop flowering when summer temperatures rise above 70° degrees Fahrenheit (21° C). However, they don’t tolerate temperatures below freezing. The optimal growing conditions for healthy Marguerite daisy plants are under cooler temperatures.
The plant is recommended for full sun in USDA Zones (hardiness zone) 9 through 11. They bloom freely flowering heavily in late spring/early summer until late summer/early fall. The 4 to 30 flowers are born in loose umbrella grapes and very fragrant. Marguerite daisy flowers have yellow centers and approximately 2.5” inches in diameter. The flower color varies based on plant variety. Typically, they produce white flowers along with yellow or pink daisy-like flower heads which look similar to the Shasta daisy. Marguerite daisy is a long blooming plant and puts on a spectacular show. The shrubby foliage of the Marguerite daisy is divided with grey-green leaves. Alternate leaves are fleshy and oval to oval-lanceolate in shape.Įach leaf is about 1”- 3” inches long and approximately 1” wide. The plant has a medium growth rate and matures in 1 to 2 years. Under favorable growing conditions, the Marguerite daisy reaches up to 1’ foot in height with an equal spread. It is grown in the United States, especially in southern California. The Marguerite daisy is naturalized in Italy and widely cultivated in other countries. This shrubby perennial Canary Islands native is also known as the Canary marguerite. Belonging to the aster/daisy family Asteraceae, the plant has earned quite a few common names including:
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