Felicia amelloides - Blue marguerite.
Felicia amelloides, also recognized as the Blue Daisy, is a charming perennial plant belonging to the aster family. This species, cherished for its resilience and beauty, has become a popular choice for gardens and outdoor spaces worldwide.
Brief History:
Native to South Africa, Felicia amelloides has won hearts worldwide with its striking blue flowers. Its ability to thrive in challenging conditions, such as coastal areas and windy climates, makes it even more appealing to gardening enthusiasts.
Description:
This evergreen plant is characterized by its toughness and ease of care. Its green, lance-shaped leaves complement its beautiful blue flowers, which stand out in any garden. Felicia amelloides is known to bloom profusely during spring and autumn, but with proper care, you can enjoy its flowers for much of the year.
How to Care - Watering and Fertilizing:
To keep a healthy Felicia amelloides, it's essential to provide it with fertile, well-draining soil prepared with a mix of compost and quality substrate. Watering should be moderate, ensuring not to overwater the substrate. During the spring and autumn, when it blooms most intensively, you can supplement its nutrition with specific flower plant fertilizer.
Adaptation to Cold and Heat:
One of the standout features of Felicia amelloides is its resilience to adverse conditions. This plant can withstand wind and cold fairly effectively. However, if you're in an exceptionally cold climate, it's advisable to provide some additional protection during harsh winters. In warmer climates, it will happily thrive as long as you avoid extreme heat.
Pests and Diseases:
Fortunately, Felicia amelloides is not prone to common garden pests or diseases. This means you can enjoy its beauty without the constant worry of infestations or health issues.
To maintain its appearance and promote continuous blooming, you can trim the plant after each flowering. Every three years, a more drastic pruning will rejuvenate the plant and prolong its life in your garden.
At Viveros González, we offer you the opportunity to acquire this beautiful plant that will add color and resilience to your outdoor space. Take advantage of the beauty of Felicia amelloides and discover why it's such a popular choice among gardening enthusiasts!
Data sheet
- Name
- Felicia amalloides or Blue marguerite
- Origen
- South Africa
- Height
- 40cm
- Colour
- Blue flowers and yellow in the center
- Flowering
- The hole year, except for winter
- Location
- Sun or shade
- Irrigation
- Abundant in summer and moderated the rest of the year
- Applications
- For the gardens of sun
- Others
- They do not tolerate the frosts, but they are very resistant.
- Note
- Being the product a living plant and depending on the season, this plant could be received, in some cases, not exactly the same as in the photography, but as similar as possible, without impacting on quality of the same.
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