Cape Daisy Mix

100 seeds

Cape Daisy is a beautiful cool-season annual that produces bright daisy-like flowers in shades of white, cream, yellow, orange, pink, and purple, often with contrasting dark centers. It is perfect for flower beds, borders, containers, rock gardens, and mass plantings, and attracts bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. In the Gulf, it performs best during the cooler months.

Best Planting Time

• October to January (recommended)
• A second sowing can be made in February for late spring blooms.
• Avoid sowing during the hot summer months.

Seed Preparation

• No soaking is required.
• Sow fresh, high-quality seeds.
• No cold stratification is needed.

Soil Preparation

Use light, fertile, well-drained soil.

Recommended mix:

• 40% Garden soil
• 30% Compost
• 20% Coco peat
• 10% Perlite or coarse sand

Ideal soil pH:

• 6.0–7.5

Sowing Method

• Sow directly into the garden or in seed trays.
• Plant seeds 0.5 cm deep and cover lightly with fine soil.
• Keep the soil evenly moist until germination.
• Transplant seedlings when they develop 3–4 true leaves.

Temperature & Light

• Ideal germination temperature: 15–22°C
• Ideal growing temperature: 15–25°C
• Requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• Full sun produces the most flowers.
• In warmer Gulf regions, light afternoon shade helps extend blooming.

Watering

• Keep the soil lightly moist during germination.
• After establishment, water when the top 2–3 cm of soil becomes dry.
• Cape Daisy is fairly drought tolerant once established.
• Avoid overwatering and poorly drained soil.

Germination Time

• 7–14 days

Plant Spacing

• 20–30 cm between plants.
• 30–40 cm between rows.

Flowering

• Blooms approximately 8–10 weeks after sowing.
• Remove faded flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming.
• Flowers open fully in sunshine and may partially close on cloudy days or at night.

Fertilization

• Mix compost into the soil before planting.
• Apply a balanced flowering fertilizer every 3–4 weeks.
• Avoid excessive nitrogen, which encourages leafy growth instead of flowers.

Gulf Climate Tips

• Grow only during the cool season.
• Water early in the morning.
• Apply mulch to conserve moisture.
• Ensure good air circulation.
• Monitor for aphids, whiteflies, spider mites, powdery mildew, and root rot caused by overwatering.
• Cape Daisy performs beautifully in flower beds, borders, containers, rock gardens, window boxes, and public landscapes throughout the Gulf.