Daisies can be seen in many gardens all summer long. With their profuse blooms, they also adorn many a balcony box. No wonder they are so popular. Daisies look robust and delicate at the same time, but are they also suitable for summer bouquets?
Are daisies good cut flowers?
Daisies are excellent cut flowers that combine well with other flowers. They last about 8-14 days in the vase if it is prepared with hot water and rotting leaves are removed. They are also suitable for dry bouquets.
Are daisies suitable as cut flowers?
Daisies areexcellent as cut flowersIt is not without reason that they are very popular, as they are said to have a positive meaning. In the language of flowers, they stand for confidence and naturalness, innocence and loy alty. Just like daisies, daisies can also be used as love oracles. You don't know the game (anymore)? “He loves me.” Plucking a petal. “He doesn’t love me.” Pick off the petals and continue the game until there are no petals left. The last leaf decides your happiness in love - if you believe in it.
How long do daisies last as cut flowers?
Freshly cut daisies lastabout eight to 14 days After cutting, hold the stems briefly over hot steam or in hot water. However, the hot steam must not reach the flowers. Cover these or hold the flowers at an appropriate angle. You can also extend the shelf life of your cut daisies a little if you consistently cut off all the leaves that are in the water in the flower vase. This will prevent the leaves from rotting.
Which flowers can I combine daisies well with?
Daisies can be combined very wellwith numerous other flowers. The options range from tone-on-tone bouquets in white, yellow and green with roses and gypsophila to colorful meadow bouquets with bluebells, grasses, poppies and cornflowers. With a little skill you can also make a pretty wreath of daisies and other flowers. There are (almost) no limits to your imagination.
Are daisies also suitable for dry bouquets?
Daisiesare very suitablefor dry bouquets. They are quite easy to dry, either in ready-made bouquets or as individual plants. To do this, hang the cut daisies with the flowers facing down in a dry and airy place. If you want to dry a mixed bouquet, then be sure to pay attention to the different drying times for the flowers so that the dried bouquet lasts a long time.
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Marguerite as a garden and balcony plant
Daisies are versatile. They are ideal as garden and balcony plants. For example, a young plant in a pretty pot is a great and long-lasting gift. It decorates beds or balcony boxes until autumn, attracts insects and butterflies and gives joy for months.
