Everyone knows the daisy. But the blue daisy is less well known. Is it just a blue-flowering version of our native daisy or is it a completely different plant? Below you will find plenty of input about the blue daisy.
What is the Blue Daisy?
The blue daisy belongs to the daisy family and is a popularpermanent bloomer for balcony boxes, hanging baskets and pots. It gets its name because of its similarity to the native daisy.
Where does the blue daisy come from?
The blue daisy is originally fromAustralia, which is why it is also called the Australian daisy. There it prefers to grow in grassland. It has been widespread in this country since the 1980s and is sold commercially as an ornamental plant.
What does the blue daisy look like?
Visually, the blue daisy is reminiscent of ourdomestic daisyBellis perennis or a smallDaisy species It has delicately pinnate leaves and wide-open, flat ones Basket flowers that can be blue, pink, purple or white depending on the variety and are valuable for bees.
Is the blue daisy related to the daisy?
Brachyscome iberidifolia is only verydistantly related to the daisy. Both belong to the Asteraceae family and bloom from May to October.
How is the blue daisy different from the daisy?
The blue daisy differs from the daisy mainly in terms of itsgrowth, itsleaves, itslocation– andSoil requirementsas well as itsFrost hardiness Due to its origin, it is not frost hardy and freezes at temperatures below 6 °C. It is therefore usually only cultivated as an annual. Otherwise it must be kept overwintering
How does the blue daisy grow?
The growth of the blue daisy isbushy and tends to overhang. This makes it ideal for pots, hanging baskets and balcony boxes. It is also ideal as an underplant for other flowering plants. It reaches an average height of 20 to 30 cm.
What location and soil does the blue daisy need?
Brachyscome iberidifolia feels most comfortable in asunnyandprotected locationHowever, it also thrives in partial shade. When it comes to soil, the main thing ispermeableandnutrient-rich The substrate can be slightly sandy. The blue daisy cannot tolerate waterlogging at all.
Does the blue daisy have any special care requirements?
Since the blue daisy is a permanent bloomer, it always needs a supply ofnutrientsIt is therefore best to fertilize it every two to four weeks between May and September. It is also important not to let this plantdry out and to keep checking it for snails, because they like to eat them.
Tip
Keeping the Blue Daisy Blooming
If you want to keep the blue daisy blooming until fall, fertilize it every few weeks with an iron-containing fertilizer and cut off the wilted flowers regularly to encourage new blooms to form.
