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Chrysanthemum Seeds - Shasta Crazy Daisy
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
4 - 8
HEIGHT
24 - 28 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
BLOOM COLOR
White
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun
SOIL TYPE
Well-drained, pH 5.8 - 7.2
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
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Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum Shasta Crazy Daisy) - A dazzling display of double flowers, often quilled or fringed and always excellent for cutting. Large, white, 2 1/2 inch flowers have a yellow eye on plants growing 24 - 28 inches tall with dark green leaves.MORE CHRYSANTHEMUM OPTIONS
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
15 - 30 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
1/16 inch
SOWING RATE
3 - 4 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
18 - 24 inches
Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum Leucanthemum Shasta Crazy Daisy) - A dazzling display of double flowers, often quilled or fringed and always excellent for cutting. Attractive in butterfly gardens, or combined with other perennials such as poppy or yarrow. Remove faded flowers down to the next bud to extend bloom period. Large, white, 2 1/2 inch flowers have a yellow eye on plants growing 24 - 28 inches tall with dark green leaves.
Shasta Daisy plants are ideal for a wild flower garden's edge or are attractive in butterfly gardens or combined with other perennials or annuals. For cooler climates with short growing seasons, start the Chrysanthemum Daisy seeds indoor 6 - 8 weeks before frost season is over. For warmer climates, sow the Shasta Daisy seeds directly outdoors into prepared beds in the spring after danger of frost has passed. Sow the wild flower seed on the surface and keep moist. Shasta Daisy flowers will not bloom the first year, but grow slowly to get established. It will then be a prolific bloomer in successive years. Shastas are one of the best daisies to grow from wild flower seed!
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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