Painted Daisy Rainbow mix

750 seeds

How to Seed Painted Daisy ‘Rainbow Mix’ (Chrysanthemum carinatum)

1. Best Time to Sow (Gulf Region):

   • Outdoors: From October to February, when temperatures are mild (15–25°C / 59–77°F).

   • Indoors or nursery trays: From December to February for early transplanting.

   • Avoid sowing from April to September, as high heat and humidity reduce germination and flower quality.

2. Sowing Depth:
   Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep in moist soil. Cover lightly and press gently.
   Painted Daisy can be direct-sown in its final location or started in small pots for easy transplanting.

3. Soil:
   Prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil.
   Ideal Gulf mix: 40% garden soil + 30% peat moss + 20% perlite + 10% compost.
   Avoid heavy or clayey soils that retain excess moisture.

4. Light & Temperature:

   • Germination temperature: 18–22°C (64–72°F).

   • Provide full morning sun and light afternoon shade in Gulf climates to prevent heat stress.

5. Germination Time:
   Seeds germinate in 10–20 days under warm, slightly moist conditions.

6. Transplanting:

   • When seedlings reach 8–10 cm tall, transplant into garden beds or pots.

   • Space plants 25–30 cm apart for healthy air circulation.

   • Harden off seedlings before exposing them to full sun.

7. Growing Tips for Gulf Climate:

   • Sunlight: Prefers full morning sun and light shade after noon for best blooms.

   • Watering: Keep soil evenly moist, watering early morning or evening. Avoid waterlogging.

   • Feeding: Apply a balanced fertilizer every 3–4 weeks during the growth and flowering period.

   • Maintenance: Remove faded blooms to encourage new flowers and extend the blooming season.

   • The Painted Daisy ‘Rainbow Mix’ produces striking, multicolored daisy-like blooms in yellow, white, pink, and red rings — ideal for flower beds, borders, and bouquets.

   • Blooms from late winter to early summer in Gulf climates.