🌼 How to Plant Daisies: A Simple Guide for a Field of Cheer

Daisies are one of the easiest and most rewarding flowers to grow. With their classic white petals and sunny yellow centers, they bring a wild, carefree beauty to gardens, balconies, and even tiny pots.

Here’s how to plant and care for them like a pro—even if you’re just getting started.

1. Choose Your Daisy Type

There are many types of daisies, but some of the most beginner-friendly include:

• Shasta Daisy (Leucanthemum x superbum): Tall, classic white daisy with yellow center. Perennial.

• Oxeye Daisy (Leucanthemum vulgare): Wildflower look, spreads easily.

• Gerbera Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii): Larger, colorful blooms. Often annual or short-lived.

• English Daisy (Bellis perennis): Smaller, great for pots or borders. Often treated as a biennial.

2. When and Where to Plant

Best time to plant:

• Spring or early fall, when temperatures are mild

Best location:

• Full sun (at least 6 hours/day)

• Well-drained soil (daisies hate soggy feet!)

• Slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.0)

3. How to Plant from Seeds or Seedlings

If planting seeds:

1. Loosen soil about 15cm deep

2. Sprinkle seeds on surface and gently press down (don’t bury too deep)

3. Water lightly and keep moist until germination (about 10–21 days)

If planting seedlings or transplants:

1. Dig a hole the size of the root ball

2. Place in hole, fill, and firm soil

3. Water well

Space plants about 25–30cm apart.

4. Daisy Care Tips

• Water when the top 2–3cm of soil feels dry

• Deadhead (remove spent blooms) to encourage more flowers

• Mulch to keep roots cool and soil moist

• Divide perennials every 2–3 years for best blooms

5. Do Daisies Come Back Every Year?

Many types—like Shasta daisies—are perennials and will bloom year after year.

Others (like Gerbera) are tender and may need to be replanted unless you live in a warm climate.