Pompon daisy. Description and care

In nature, daisies are more than modest flowers. In principle, this applies to many wild plants whose purpose is survive and reproduce in different, not always pleasant, conditions. Beauty in this case is a secondary issue. For this reason a person grows ornamental varieties, to emphasize their appearance, make them more lush, brighter, enlarge the inflorescence and give it additional touches.

Decorative daisies are divided into two types – indoor and outdoor. Both are larger in size than their wild relatives and most often have a terry, pom-pom shape. They are designed to perform an aesthetic function, to add greenery to houses and garden plots. Potted varieties are the most beautiful. But they require certain conditions for growing.

Pompon daisy, which is often sold in mixtures (different colors in one package) - more resistant to external influences, frost-resistant. She does not require special attention, although she has some preferences. For example, The soil for this flower must be sufficiently drained. When it's damp, it sometimes gets damp. During drought, it doesn’t hurt to water the plant and feed it from time to time. Potassium chloride and ammonium nitrate are ideal for this purpose.

If you purchased seeds, then they need to be sown at the end of June. In this case, the daisy will bloom only next year. It can also be cutting or dividing bushes. The garden daisy can reproduce by self-sowing, but in this case, over time it will lose its magnificent shape and take on a simpler appearance.

Daisies bloom at the end of May and can continue to bloom until the cold weather.