Seed no. 341B
Chrysanthemum leucanthemum, True Wild Form
Marguerite, Ox-eye Daisy
£2.25
In stock · approx. 450 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
Sow
Flowers
Germination
Sow direct. Sow 6mm deep into finely prepared soil which has been raked to a fine tilth. Germination takes 10-14 days. Thin seedlings to 25cm. May be sown in Sep. and overwintered under cloches for earlier flowering next year.
Growing
Pinch out growing tips and first set of leaves in May to create a bushier plant. Water well until established. Requires little attention.
Cultivation
Deadhead to prolong flowering window. Mulching may protect the root from frost.
| Genus | Chrysanthemum |
|---|---|
| Species | leucanthemum |
| Family | Compositae/Asteraceae |
| Common name | Marguerite, Ox-eye Daisy |
| Seed number | 341B |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life cycle | Perennial |
| Colour | White/Cream |
| Position | Full sun |
| Soil type | Clay, Chalky, Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 1.4m |
| Sow | Mar, Apr, May, Sep, Oct |
| Flowers | Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep |
| Seeds per packet | 450 |
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