 Each flower and tree is interesting to see ~ watch closely as each unfolds.
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Felicia (Blue daisy) hybrid 'Cape Town Blue'
Grown for their mass of daisy-like, mainly blue flowerheads with yellow disk florets. Nice blue color, small plant.
CULTIVATION: Under glass, grow in soil-based potting mix in full light, with low humidity and good ventilation. During growth, water moderately and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly. Water sparilngly in winter. Outdoors, grow in poor to moderately fertile, well, drained soil in full sun. Pinch back young shoots a few times to encourage bushiness. Mine has returned each year in zone 6 with mulch cover in winter.
PROPAGATION: Sow seeds of annuals at 50-64F in spring. Root stem-tip cuttings of tender species in later summer and overwinter under glass.
PESTS AND DISEASES: Gray mold and root rot can be problems. Aphids and spider mites occur under glass.
Felicia hybrid 'Cape Town Blue'
| Zone: 7 - 15 - H 12 - 1 |
Full sun to part shade. |
| Height: 8 - 10 inches |
Width: 4 - 8 inches |
| Bloom Time: Later spring/Early summer |
Bloom Color: Blue |
| Location: Back |
Planted: 2003 |
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