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Chrysanthemum Seeds - Ox-eye Daisy
SEEDS PER POUND
859,000
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
24 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer and fall
BLOOM COLOR
White
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 5.2 - 7.0
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
About...
Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum Ox-eye Daisy) - To create a lovely meadow, sow Ox-Eye Daisy seeds directly outdoors. Known for its long bloom season, the Ox-eye Daisy is a well-known and popular flower. It readily establishes from Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum seeds and loves a sunny spot.
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Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
14 - 28 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Do not cover the seed but tightly press into the soil
SOWING RATE
2 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 5 lbs per acre or 7 - 8 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
18 inches
Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum Ox-eye Daisy) - To create a lovely meadow, sow Ox-Eye Daisy seeds directly outdoors. Known for its long bloom season, the Ox-eye Daisy is a well-known and popular flower. It readily establishes from Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum seeds and loves a sunny spot. Ox-eye Daisy makes a great cut flower as well.
The Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum Ox-Eye Daisy is is one of our love-hate wildflowers. Almost everyone loves them for the beautiful, long-lived flowers and it is established in all 50 states and in Canada; however, many states consider Oxeye a weed, so check to see if its allowed in your area. Common roadside daisies grow anywhere, including in wet spots, and form tough big root masses with large blooming clumps.
Sow Chrysanthemum flower seeds directly outdoors in the late fall. The cold winter temperatures actually help the flower seeds to germinate in the spring when the temperatures warm up. Pinch back young daisy plants to keep them bushy. Grow Chrysanthemum plants in a rich, well-drained, evenly moist soil and in full sun. Good drainage in winter is essential for Oxeye Daisies. Deadhead the spent flowers regularly. Tall plants may require staking. Purchase Ox-eye Daisy seeds in bulk to cover large meadows.
Common Questions
Can chrysanthemum be used for cut flowers?
Yes, they make great cut flowers. Be sure to check out our guide on Cut flower Gardens.
Do chrysanthemums attract pollinators?
Yes, butterflies are attracted to chrysanthemums.
Can I plant these in containers?
Annual varieties are typically compact and suitable for containers. Keep in mind that they may not bloom until later in the season, so pair them with plants that bloom in summer or relocate them to a more visible spot later on.
Do I have to pinch chrysanthemums?
By pinching mums when they reach around 6 inches tall until early July, you can encourage bushier plants with an abundance of blooms in the fall.
Why aren’t my chrysanthemums blooming?
Chrysanthemums wait to bloom until the days start getting shorter in late summer. They require full sun to bloom and may not flower if they have been over-fertilized with a high nitrogen fertilizer.
Why didn’t my painted daisies bloom?
Painted daisies bloom the second year after sowing the seed.
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