It is absolutely lovely with its exuberant abundance of blue, violet or white flower shells. So it's no wonder that it is so popular as a permanent bloomer. But what about his growth pattern?
How does the blue daisy grow hanging?
The blue daisy develops aslightly overhanging growth over the summer when it is in planters. Otherwise it grows along the ground to form a cushion.
Do all blue daisies grow overhanging?
TheannualBlue daisy (Brachyscome iberidifolia) growingslightly overhangingTheperennialBlue daisy (Brachyscome multifida), on the other hand, usually growsupright, bushy and rarely hanging. When purchasing, pay attention to what is stated as the growth habit or ask the seller directly if you value a drooping growth habit for the blue daisy.
What kind of growth does the blue daisy develop?
The blue daisy develops abushygrowth, which gradually becomesoverhangingfrom summer onwards. The growth habit looksspherical If the blue daisy has the opportunity to let its carpet of flowers hang down, which attracts bees, it probably looks the most attractive. It reaches an average height of 20 to 30 cm.
Where does the blue daisy fit in well with its growth?
With its hanging habit, the blue daisy fits nicely on the balcony, for example inBalcony boxes,Hanging baskets,Troughs and pots. It should always be planted in the foreground so that it is not hidden by other plants and so that it can hang over the balcony railing, for example. There is then space behind it for larger plants.
You can also plant the blue daisy in a pot and use it as an underplant for other plants such as tall stems or shrubs.
How long do the drooping shoots of the blue daisy grow?
The drooping shoots of the blue daisy can beup to 60 cm long depending on the variety.
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Suitable partners for the hanging growth of the blue daisy
Wonderful partners for the hanging blue daisy on the balcony or terrace are plants such as magic snow, verbena, magic bells or snowflake flowers.
