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When you think of daisies, the classic white petals with a sunny yellow center probably come to mind first. But did you know that the daisy family offers a surprising variety of colors that can transform your garden into a vibrant masterpiece? From soft pastels to bold, eye-catching hues, colorful daisies bring fresh energy to any flower bed.

Discover the Rainbow of Daisy Colors

Modern breeding has given us an incredible selection of daisy varieties in various shades. Pink, red, purple, yellow, and even orange daisies are now readily available for home gardeners. These colorful alternatives maintain the classic daisy charm while adding unexpected pops of color to your outdoor space.

Popular Colored Daisy Varieties

Gerbera Daisies – Available in virtually every color imaginable, from deep reds to soft pinks and vibrant oranges
Painted Daisies (Pyrethrum) – Feature beautiful pink, red, and magenta petals
Shasta Daisies – While traditionally white, newer cultivars offer creamy yellow variations
African Daisies (Osteospermum) – Stunning purple, pink, and bi-colored options

Creating Stunning Color Combinations

The beauty of colorful daisies lies in their versatility. Mix different varieties to create eye-catching displays that bloom throughout the season. Pair warm-toned daisies (yellows, oranges, reds) for a vibrant, energetic feel, or combine cool colors (purples, pinks, whites) for a more calming, romantic atmosphere.

Tips for Growing Colorful Daisies

Most daisy varieties prefer full sun and well-drained soil
Regular deadheading encourages continuous blooming
Water consistently but avoid overwatering
Feed with balanced fertilizer during the growing season

Don't limit yourself to traditional white daisies – explore the wonderful world of colorful varieties and watch your garden beds come alive with unexpected beauty!

Daisies are not just those well-known flowers with white petals and a yellow center that grow in meadows. Nowadays, daisies are also cultivated in garden beds and bloom in all colors. The daisy family also includes some representatives of the Tanacetum and Chrysanthemum genera. Some daisy species are annuals, while others overwinter and will beautify your flower bed for many years. Daisies are very rewarding and undemanding to grow. You can start growing them even if you have no gardening experience. A representative of annual daisies is the tricolour chrysanthemum (lat. Chrysanthemum carinatum). For several years, both pyrethrum daisy (lat. Tanacetum coccineum) and the classic oxeye daisy (lat. Leucanthemum vulgare) will thrive in your garden.

Tricolour Chrysanthemum

Tricolour chrysanthemum (lat. Chrysanthemum carinatum) belongs to the Asteraceae family of plants. This daisy species is an annual that originally comes from North Africa. Its stems are densely branched, reaching a height of approximately 50 - 80 cm. The leaves are sessile, alternately arranged, and pinnately divided. The flower forms a large flower head with a dark brownish-red disc in the center. The petals are white or delicately pink, with yellow and red coloring around the disc. Tricolour chrysanthemum grows in clumps.

Growing Tricolour Chrysanthemum

Tricolour chrysanthemum likes well-drained, humus-rich, and nutritious soil. It thrives in full sun. It prefers rather dry locations. Sow seeds in April directly in the flower bed. However, you can also pre-cultivate seedlings by sowing in a cold frame, where seeds should be sown as early as March. Plant mature seedlings in May. Tricolour chrysanthemum can be planted in flower beds, but also in window boxes or as borders. In the flower bed, tricolour chrysanthemum is planted at a spacing of approximately 30 x 20 cm. Tricolour chrysanthemum blooms for a very long time. The first flowers appear in June, and the last blooms will still delight you in October. The flowers will beautify not only your garden but also your home. Tricolour chrysanthemum lasts very long in a vase. In our offer, you will find tricolour chrysanthemum in the very decorative variety Polárka.

Pyrethrum Daisy

Pyrethrum daisy (lat. Tanacetum coccineum) is a perennial plant. The homeland of pyrethrum daisy is southwestern Asia and the Caucasus. It grows to a height of approximately 40 - 50 cm. The stems are straight and long. The leaves are oblong-elliptic, serrated, and dark green in color. The flowers have yellow centers, with red or pink petals. Pyrethrum daisy blooms from May to September. It is fully frost-hardy, so it overwinters without problems. However, in the first year after planting, protect it from severe frosts.

Growing Painted Daisy

Painted daisy is an undemanding perennial. It loves sunny positions but can also tolerate partial shade. Plant painted daisy in a location protected from wind. It prefers well-drained, humus-rich soil with a good supply of nutrients. Ideal is soil with neutral pH. Sow seeds from April to May in a seedbed. Transplant mature plants to their final position preferably in September. You can grow painted daisy in flower beds, and it also excels as a solitary plant. To support growth, you can fertilize plants during the season. In autumn, the daisy retreats into the ground and sprouts again from the roots in spring. In our e-shop's range, you'll find painted daisy with varied flower colours in one seed packet. This makes the bed much more colourful. Just like pyrethrum daisy, painted daisy also lasts very long in a vase.

Ox-Eye Daisy

Ox-eye daisy (lat. Leucanthemum vulgare) is a perennial daisy species. The native home of ox-eye daisy is Europe. It grows here in meadows and field margins, occurring from lowlands to mountain areas. It has also naturalized in North America and New Zealand. It commonly grows to a height of 20-80 cm. The stems are leafy, upright, and unbranched. The leaves are ovate and lanceolate. The flower centres (discs) are yellow, and the petals are white. Cultivated varieties of ox-eye daisy are more commonly grown in beds. Large-flowered cultivars are very attractive. Their flowers are much larger than those of the original plants, and the flowers are also fuller (with more petals).

Growing Ox-Eye Daisy

Ox-eye daisy and its cultivars are very undemanding to grow. They require plenty of sun and moisture. For good growth, the soil should be nutritious, humus-rich, and well-drained. From time to time, it's advisable to transplant daisies to a different location (approximately every three years). When transplanting, divide the clump – this rejuvenates the plant and supports its further growth. Sow ox-eye daisy seeds from April to May in a bed and transplant mature plants to their final position in September. Botanical species of ox-eye daisy flower from May to August, while cultivated varieties start flowering later (at the end of May).

Tip for Growing Daisies

A joint planting of several daisy species with different flower colours looks very effective. It's suitable to plant perennial species together, e.g. ox-eye daisy cultivars together with painted daisy.