Some call it a weed and destroy it, others can't imagine a lawn without daisies. The common daisy practically grows by itself; you can sow the various cultivated forms or buy them in pots.
How do I plant daisies correctly?
To plant daisies, choose a sunny to partially shaded location and well-drained, slightly loamy soil. Propagate them by sowing, mixing the seeds with sand, or by dividing the rosettes. Protect plants grown indoors from late frosts.
The ideal location and the best soil
The daisy likes it sunny. Even the first rays of sunshine in spring or a mild winter attract the pretty flowers to the surface. It likes to grow in meadows and short-cut lawns, but can also be cultivated in a pot or planted in a balcony box.
While the wild or common daisy is relatively undemanding and grows very well in stressed soils, the cultivated varieties prefer well-drained, slightly loamy soil and a sunny to partially shaded location. They are usually sensitive to cold. Plants purchased in spring or grown indoors should be protected from late frosts.
Sowing and propagation of daisies
To sow the wild daisy, mix the seeds (€3.00 on Amazon) with a little sand. Sprinkle this mixture loosely. If your lawn needs reseeding or you are just planting a new lawn, mix the daisy seeds with the lawn seeds and spread both together. If you leave the spent flower heads on the lawn, the daisy will sow itself.
Since daisies are light germinators, the seeds should not be covered with soil. Always keep the seeds slightly moist until they germinate. The cultivated forms of Bellis perennis are best grown in pots. If the young plants are large enough, plant them in the desired location in the garden.
Daisies are pretty easy to share. Dig up some well-developed plants and divide the rosettes. Then plant the sections in the desired location and water the plants well. To ensure they grow quickly and well, add some well-rotted compost to the planting hole.
The most important planting tips:
- put some compost in the planting hole
- Location sunny to partially shaded
- protect indoor plants from late frosts
- Light germinator
Tips & Tricks
Do not plant the frost-sensitive cultivars of Bellis perennis too early in spring.
