These blue beauties pair well with bright yellows and oranges.
Blue marguerite daisy’s sky-blue flowers with yellow centers pair beautifully with just about anything in the garden.
It grows as an annual in colder areas of North America.
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Where to Plant Blue Marguerite Daisy
Plant blue marguerite daisy in lightweight,well-draining soilamended with compost.
This plant doesn’t grow well in heavy clay.
It grows best in a garden bed or border that receives full sun.
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Start it indoors about six weeks before thelast expected frost.
Sow the seeds in seed-starting mix and cover them with 1/8 inch of soil.
Moisten the planting medium and cover the pot or flat with a clear cover or plastic bag.
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Keep it in a bright, warm location until the seeds germinate in 7-14 days.
Avoid planting it in soil withheavy clay.
It usually starts to fade when the temperature regularly stays above 85F.
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The plant doesn’t grow well in areas with high humidity.
Then, the plant will live for two or three years.
Fertilizer
These plants don’t require any fertilizer other than some compost ororganic matteradded at planting time.
Select a container with excellent drainage and fill it with potting soil.
Just start over again in spring with new transplants.
Catch their presence early and treat them with insecticidal soap or neam oil.
If the infestation is heavy, an insecticide may be necessary.
When this plant grows in too-wet soil, root rot might occur.
Prevent root rot by not overwatering the plants, and ensure they are growing in well-draining soil.
Remove the leaves from the bottom half of each cutting and dip it in rooting hormone.
Place the pot in a warm place with bright, indirect light.
Keep the potting soil moist until new growth occurs, indicating the cutting has rooted.
Remove the plastic bag and overwinter the plants in a bright window.
In spring, plant them outside after a hardening-off period.
They grow as annuals in most parts of the country but can overwinter with care in Zones 9-11.
It usually blooms from June through October.
It grows to a height and width of 1-3 feet.
Choose a complementary or contrasting hue.
French Marigold
Complement the blue marguerite’s bright yellow center with a nearby planting ofeasy-to-grow marigolds.
This plant attracts butterflies, bees (including honeybees), and birds to the garden.
