Blue Disc African Daisy is a heat-loving annual daisy that stops traffic with its striking silvery-white petals framing steel-blue disc centers. This heirloom variety grows to 24 inches and thrives in full sun, thriving through long seasons with minimal fuss. Hardy in zones 9-11, it germinates quickly from seed (7-14 days) and rewards gardeners with a brave, continuous show of blooms all summer long.
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The steel-blue centers are the real showstopper here, they glow like little jewels against the silvery-white flower rays, creating a striking contrast that stands out from typical yellow-centered daisies. This variety handles heat and drought like a champion once established, yet it's surprisingly easy to grow from seed. Expect plants reaching 24 inches with flowers that put on a bold display for months without demanding much in return.
Blue Disc African Daisy is grown as an ornamental flower for borders, beds, and summer gardens where its striking color contrast can be showcased. The bold blue and white color combination makes it particularly effective in landscape designs where vibrant, long-lasting color is desired throughout the season.
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Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before your last frost date. Maintain soil temperature at 65-70°F for germination, which occurs in 7-14 days. Sow seeds at a depth of 1/8 inch in moist seed-starting mix.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after the last frost date when soil has warmed. Space plants 12-18 inches apart in a full-sun location. Harden off seedlings gradually by exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7-10 days before planting.
In mild climates, fall sow seeds directly outdoors. In cooler regions, wait until spring after the last frost date to direct sow.
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