Painted Daisy -Tricolour Chrysanthemum Rainbow Mix

Description

a.k.a. Annual Chrysanthemum, Painted Daisy  (Ismelia carinata syn. Chrysanthemum carinatum) 

Annual Painted Daisy is simply a treasure!  Every flower lover deserves a big stand of Painted Daisies, their merry bulls-eye patterns and multitude of bright colours (purple, orange, scarlet, rose, salmon, yellow and white shades) delighting the senses with every new bloom. They are very easy to grow.

These blooms are just so cheery — about 3 inches wide, with concentric rings of colours in two or even three brilliant shades. No two blooms will be just alike on these plants, which reach anywhere from 18 inches to 3 feet tall, and range from about 15 to 18 inches wide. Heavy flowering annuals produce loads of showy, daisy-like flowers which are long-lasting cut. Expect the first blooms by midsummer, and watch them keep going (faster if cut or deadheaded!) right into the middle of fall in most climates. Cut back after bloom for repeat in late summer. What a season!

Painted Daisy thrives in full sun but doesn’t mind a bit of shade.  When the plants are young, pinch back the tips to make them even more bushy and flower-filled. Deer and rabbits tend to leave them alone, but pollinators simply adore it, and you will love the parade of butterflies and bees they bring into the garden!

Native to North Africa and are very easy to germinate. Features attractive green foliage with deeply laciniate leaves. Edible, with the shoots and young leaves commonly eaten. They can be used raw, pickled, or cooked. 

Starting Sow seeds on the surface of a sterilized starting soil 4- 6 weeks before planting out. Provide bright light and use bottom heat to keep soil at 18-21°C (65-70°F). Seeds will germinate in 10-14 days. Space transplants at 25-45cm (8-18″) apart.

Grow in a rich, well-drained, evenly moist soil in full sun. Tall plants may require staking.

Uses: Beds, Border, Containers, Cut Flowers, Outdoor, Wildflowers

approx 50 seeds