The Painted Daisy is a long stemmed annual that displays petals in shades of white, pink, red, and yellow, often with contrasting bands of color (like scarlet or orange) around a deep purple or yellow center
Seed Count: .450 mg approx. 250 seeds
Planting: Daisies can be seeded directly into the garden, but if this is done, don’t expect blooms until the following spring.
Plant in loose soil, 1/8 inch deep. The seeds can be planted even when a light frost may still occur. Check out over wintering for possible earlier blooms.
Watering: Water at least 1 inch of water per week.
Fertilizer: Fertilize before flowers bloom with a fertilizer that is high in phosphorus. This will enhance the blooming period and produce better flowers.
Days to Maturity: Daisies will bloom until fall.
Harvesting Seed: Wait for the flowers to dry out, and do not deadhead the blooms. Cut the flowers and hang them upside down to dry. Once the flowers have dried, crush the heads and remove the seeds.
Tips: Once blooms finally fade, usually in mid-fall, cut the Daisies back to the ground. To prevent disease, do not overhead water the Daisies.
