Crazy For Daisies
He loves me...he loves me not...he loves me...he loves me not....
Daisies seem to be the first flower that comes to my mind when dreaming of summer. What girl did not pick a daisy, pluck the petals and say, "He loves me...he loves me not...."? And if the petals ended on "he loves me not" then we picked another daisy and started over!
This perennial beauty is so simple and so understated that, to me, it seems like the perfect flower. They are rather easy to grow. The standard "Shasta Daisy" likes full sun but has rather shallow roots, so it may need to be watered every other day in very hot weather if the soil has not been replenished recently. If they do not get enough water they will wilt quickly and dramatically.
To fertilize your daisies, sprinkle a granular fertilizer like Osmacote around the base of the plant so the rain can work it into the soil. This is another plant that reaps the benefits of "deadheading" to extend it's blooming period.
If you love fresh flowers in your house and do not have a green thumb, then daisies are an excellent choice for you. They have a very long "shelf life" and can last up to two weeks.
When giving the stems a fresh cut, as you should with all fresh flowers you buy, remove any leaves or buds that would otherwise be under water. Leaves left in the water will rot and shorten the life of your flowers. Temperature is another key to the lifespan of fresh flowers. Keep your vase of fresh flowers in cool area out of direct sunlight.
The vase of daisies pictured here was purchased at Mother Nature Plant Emporium for only $7.98. If you have any questions about taking care of your fresh flowers, talk to Bob. He has been in business since 1973 and knows his flowers! Mother Nature also sells house plants year-round and annual flowers for the summer months, along with vases, small pots and some potting soil.
Please feel free to post your ideas and tips about maintaining fresh daisies as well as growing them outside.
Mother Nature Plant Emporium 712 Elmwood 881.1575
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