Have you ever heard of jumbo daisies or Shasta? Unlike normal daisies, these are much larger, hence their nickname giantess, and also more popular.
If you have one, you’ve seen it and want to buy it, but you don’t know much about this variety or its care, then we will help you not to be unknown. Dark?
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How are the giant or shasta daisies
The first thing you need to know about giant daisies is that they come from america. They are actually a hybrid born from the European flower. It’s exactly the same, but much bigger.
In fact, it is said that these they can reach a meter in height and decorate like daisies. They are very hardy and hardly need any care.
Aesthetically we are talking about a plant with intense green stems and leaves and flowers with a yellow center and very large soft petals.
Difference Between Daisies and Shastas
Since we know you’ll be asking us about jumbo daisies and how they differ from regular daisies, here are some important details:
- live less. Simply put, jumbo daisies have a much shorter shelf life than regular daisies.
- Can be transplanted and pruned something that doesn’t happen with normals.
- Their the flowering period is summer.
- I know multiply by dividing the bush (and not only with seeds).
giant daisy care
Now yes, we will take care of the giant daisies. But first, know that these are very easy to care for and shouldn’t give you any problems if you follow everything necessary to meet their needs to the letter.
location and temperature
giant daisies they need a sunny spot. If it is true that they tolerate partial shade, the best for them is to be in full sun since they feed on it. You can plant them both in the ground and in pots, although you should make sure these are big enough for her.
As for the weather, tolerates warm and temperate temperatures well, but not in case of cold or rainy weather. In these, it is possible that it does not develop and it is easier for it to die.
This gives us an idea of the temperature. And it is that it tolerates high summer temperatures very well, but not so much in the cold. Indeed, it is possible that it dies if it is not well protected (and remember that it is a plant with a very, very short lifespan).
Substrate
giant daisies they are almost always planted in the spring, since for seeds it is the best time for them to germinate. But if you do it through the bush division, spring will also be the best time to succeed.
Always use a soil composed of organic matter and drainage. This is the best option for the plant to develop properly.
If you have it potted, it is best to change it about every four years. There we recommend that you remove as much soil as possible and fill it with new to nourish it. In addition, it is the ideal time to divide the plants since in this way you will be able to obtain more pots and you will relieve the mother plant.
Irrigation
The irrigation of giant daisies is the same as in the case of normal daisies. It is necessary that have moist soilbut without it being waterlogged because it is then easy for the roots to rot.
some recommend water 2 to 4 times a week in summer, and in winter, do it once every two weeks, more or less. But the truth is that everything will depend on the climate you have where you are. If it is very hot, it is better to water more times, even if it is in less quantity, and if the temperature drops then let it space out more.
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Every year, and especially in spring and summer, you have to pay a little to give it more energy, especially for flowering.
Cut
Although you don’t need it on the ground (almost never), the same can’t be said if you have it in a pot. In this case, pruning is essential and it will go through cut the flowers that die so that the plant does not expend energy and also give way to new flowers.
Plagues and diseases
As for the plagues and diseases of the shastas, the truth is that we have found nothing. However, this does not mean that they are resistant to everything. They will most likely be affected by the same as normal sized daisies.
In other words, in the case of parasites, you must have Watch out for caterpillars and aphids. The former “eat” the plant, both the petals and the leaves, which weakens them. In the case of aphids, they will go to the tender shoots first, then continue through the rest of the plant.
Also common on giant daisies are aphids, They feed on shoots and leaves.
In terms of diseases, the most common is related to a excessive watering. But also the absence of sun or water can easily make the plant sick.
Multiplication
As we have already told you, there are two ways to reproduce giant daisies: by seeds and by division of the bush.
The first option – from seeds – is carried out in the spring. This can be done both in a seedbed and in a pot, although the second option is recommended (they are large and will need space, which in a seedbed can quickly run out).
In the case of the division of the bush, when it is in the ground it is more complicated to do, especially since it develops rather deep roots and digging it up can end up damaging it. But if it is in a pot and it grows well, it is normal that at about 4 years old it should be transplanted and take advantage of this moment, not to change the pot, but to divide it and take out more pots of the plant through its “offspring”. . So you don’t need to enlarge the pot and you don’t have any more to continue enjoying these giant daisies.
Now that you know how to care for giant daisies, that they are easy to care for, would you dare to have one (or more) in your home?