The delicate flower with the complex name Leucanthemum daisy is popular with many gardeners because it's easy to care for and belongs to the Asteraceae family, offering an alternative to growing typical asters. This is because even novice gardeners can grow Leucanthemum daisy from seed. And while this plant isn't exactly a top choice for landscape designers, it deserves attention and a place in the flowerbed.
Sowing dates
When growing Leucanthemum daisy from seed, the first question to consider is when to plant the plant. The sowing time will depend on the gardener's choice: whether to plant the flower directly in the ground or to sow the seeds for seedlings.
For open ground conditions, the best time to sow seeds is either late spring or late fall. However, it's important to note that if planted outdoors during this period, the flowers will not bloom for another year. During this time, they will develop into strong, resilient seedlings, and only the following season will you be able to enjoy abundant blooms.
Growing Leucanthemum daisy from seeds for seedlings offers gardeners a bonus: the flowers will begin blooming this season. The best time to plant the seeds for seedlings is considered to be early March.
Growing from seeds: open ground
Growing Leucanthemum daisy from seeds can be done outdoors. This process is simple, as this plant is highly vigorous and doesn't require any special soil preparation. In most cases, indoor potting soil is used, which already contains all the necessary fertilizers for the daisy's full growth.
As for the location in the flowerbed, choose the sunniest spot for the daisy, and space the seeds 20 centimeters apart. Place the seeds in the soil to a depth of approximately 2 centimeters and then cover with soil. Once the seeds are in the soil, water them regularly, but avoid allowing them to become waterlogged.
If Leucanthemum daisy was grown from seeds in late autumn, the seedlings will appear in the spring. During the winter, the areas sown with the plant should be mulched, and compost and humus should be added.
Growing from seeds: seedling method
In order to grow Leucanthemum daisy seedlings from seeds, you must adhere to a number of golden and at the same time simple rules:
- Give preference only to fertilized or clean soil.
- Before planting seeds, the seeding container must be washed and disinfected.
- Drainage should be placed at the bottom of the container.
- The soil level should end approximately 3-4 centimeters from the edge of the containers.
- Chamomile seeds are planted at a depth of no more than one and a half centimeters.
- Immediately after planting, the soil must be watered generously.
- The optimal temperature for full growth is at least 22 degrees Celsius.
- When the first shoots appear, the temperature should be reduced by 2-3 degrees.
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Growing Leucanthemum daisy from seed is easy, and subsequent care is also straightforward. These modest yet delicate flowers will be a worthy addition to any flowerbed!