Where to Plant Marguerite Daisy
Marguerite daisies prefer cooler temperatures that don’t go above 70º. Plant them in full sun.
How and When to Plant Marguerite Daisy
Marguerite daisies bloom best in spring and fall. Plant them in spring for flowering through the summer fall, with the best blooms during the cooler periods of their growing season. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root of the plant. Gently pull the roots to free them from the root ball. Place in the hole and backfill, watering after tamping down the soil. It’s helpful to create a donut-like ring around the plant to direct the water where you want it to go. Add mulch.
Marguerite Daisy Care Tips
Caring for marguerite daisies is pretty simple. They need cool weather and lots of sun.
Light
Since marguerite daisies are temperate plants, they need at least six hours of sun a day. If you live in a place where it gets very hot in the afternoons during the summer, locate them where there’s afternoon shade to protect them from high heat.
Soil and Water
Marguerites need soil that drains well, but it doesn’t matter if it’s acid, alkaline, or neutral. As long as the soil isn’t waterlogged, regular feeding will usually make up for soil lacking in nutrients. Water marguerite daisies when they get dry but don’t overwater, as that can cause root rot. When the weather is very hot, marguerites may need more water than usual.
Temperature and Humidity
Marguerite daisies prefer cool weather below 70º but won’t survive freezing weather. Keep them on the cool side by giving them afternoon shade in hotter regions.
Fertilizer
Fertilizer isn’t needed for marguerite daisies, and using it can result in plants that are leggy instead of bushy.
Pruning
Prune marguerite daisies by deadheading spent flowers and cutting away dead foliage to promote new growth and increase the bushiness of the shrubs.
Potting and Repotting Marguerite Daisy
Spring is the best time of the year for potting marguerite daisies after the final frost of the season. Dig a hole in the potting soil slightly larger than the previous container, water thoroughly, and add the plant. Make sure the container is well-draining, and add more water to set the plant.
Pests and Problems
Marguerite daisies aren’t plagued by most pests, although common garden insects, such as aphids, mites, and thrips, may attack them sometimes. Overwatering can cause root rot, and too much heat can cause them to deteriorate quickly.
How to Propagate Marguerite Daisy
In late summer, take a two to four-inch cutting from healthy stems that aren’t flowering. Strip the lower inch of leaves and dip it in rooting hormone. Plant the stem in potting soil. Put the potted branch in a place that gets indirect sunlight and keep it moist. You’ll know the cutting has taken root when new leaves appear. Transfer to your garden in the early spring after the last frost.
Types of Marguerite Daisy
‘Fireball Red’ marguerite daisy
‘Fireball Red’ offers double red flowers on a 1-foot-tall plant.
‘Lipstick’ marguerite daisy
Double hot-pink flowers grace this 1-foot-tall plant.
‘Madeira Deep Rose’ marguerite daisy
‘Madeira Deep Rose’ bears rich, rose-colored flowers with dark green, threadlike foliage on 1-foot-tall plants.
‘Madeira Pink’ marguerite daisy
Lighter pink than some of the other popular cultivars, ‘Madeira Pink’ entices with its double flowers on 1-foot-tall plants.
‘Madeira Primrose’ marguerite daisy
‘Madeira Primrose’ brings gracefulness to the garden with its soft primrose-yellow blooms and abundance of flowers on 1-foot-tall plants.
‘Spring Bouquet’ marguerite daisy
‘Spring Bouquet’ starts out with soft pink blooms that fade to yellow-and-white, giving it a multicolor look. It grows 1 foot tall and wide.
Marguerite Daisy Companion Plants
Begonia
Perennial in mild temperatures, begonias form mounds of flowers with green, waxy leaves.
Dusty Miller
Dusty miller’s silvery color works with many shades of flowers, and its ability to thrive in most climates makes it easy to grow and care for.
Snapdragon
Snapdragon is a cool-weather annual that grows tall with many color options.
