Felicia amelloides (Blue Daisy)
Kingfisher Daisy, Blue Daisy, Blue Marguerite, Cape Aster, Flower of Happiness, Happy Flower, Aster amelloides, Aster coelestis, Felicia capensis, Felicia coelestis
Native to South Africa, Felicia amelloides (Blue Daisy) is a bushy perennial or sub-shrub primarily grown for its long-lasting and showy flowers. Blooming throughout summer into fall, small, daisy-like flowers, 1.5 in. across (4 cm), with bright yellow centers surrounded by sky-blue ray florets, are borne on leafless stems. Visited by bees and butterflies, they rise well above the foliage of ovate, rough, hairy leaves, up to 1 in. long (2.5 cm) cm long. In hot summer areas, flowering usually declines or stops by mid-summer. Hardy, fast-growing, long-flowering, and long-lived, wind and drought resistant, Felicia amelloides needs only moderate water and little care to thrive. Catching the eye wherever it is planted, it makes an excellent garden plant.
- Grows up to 12-24 in. tall and wide (30-60 cm).
- Easily grown in average, well-drained soils in full sun. Water regularly, but moderately, especially during the dry season. Avoid wet soils. This plant thrives in poor, well-drained soils. Dislikes hot and humid summers.
- Great for beds and borders, edging, city gardens, cottage gardens, Mediterranean gardens, rock gardens, or containers.
- Generally disease free. Keep an eye out for aphids.
- Propagate by seed or stem tip cuttings. Plants may also be grown from seed started indoors about 6-8 weeks prior to the last spring frost date. In cool summer climates, seed may be sown outdoors around the last spring frost date.
- Native to South Africa.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 8
– 11 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 8
– 12 |
Climate Zones | 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials, Shrubs |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" – 24" (45cm – 60cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Drought |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 8
– 11 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 8
– 12 |
Climate Zones | 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials, Shrubs |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" – 24" (45cm – 60cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Drought |
Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |