Daisy, Tricolor Mix (1/4 lb)

Tricolor Daisy (Chrysanthemum carinatum), also called Painted Daisy, is an open-pollinated annual with large, tri-colored, daisy-like flowers in white, pink, and yellow. Easy to grow and long-blooming, it makes a cheerful cut flower. This 1/4 lb size covers roughly 1,000 square feet.

At a glance

• Variety: Tricolor / Painted Daisy (Chrysanthemum carinatum)
• Type: Annual, open-pollinated, non-GMO
• Days to germinate: 10-20 days
• Sun: Full sun
• Spacing: Thin to 12" to 18" apart
• Planting depth: 1/8"
• Height at maturity: 12" to 24"
• Hardiness: USDA Zones 4-10
• Coverage: 1/4 lb per 1,000 sq ft (about 39,689 seeds)

Best for

• Cottage gardens and mixed borders
• Cut-flower beds and bouquets
• Pollinator gardens for bees and butterflies
• Mass color plantings
• Beginner gardeners wanting easy annuals

How to grow

Sow in spring at 1/8" deep, using about 1/4 lb per 1,000 square feet. Germination takes 10-20 days. Thin to 12" to 18" apart. Grow in full sun in nearly any soil with moderate water. Plants reach 12" to 24" and bloom from summer into fall.

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