Description
Livingstone Daisy (Dorotheanthus bellidiformis) is a vibrant, drought-tolerant annual that produces stunning, daisy-like blooms in a mix of brilliant colors. Ideal for sunny borders, rock gardens, pots, and ground covers, these flowers thrive in warm and dry conditions, adding dazzling color where other plants may struggle.
Features:
- Mixed Color Blooms: Shades of pink, red, yellow, white, and orange for dynamic displays.
- Drought-Tolerant: Excellent for low-water gardens and arid regions.
- Sun-Loving Plant: Thrives in full sun and sandy soil.
- Fast Growing: Blooms within weeks of planting.
- Perfect for Edges & Borders: Ideal for garden borders, containers, and rock gardens.
Specifications:
- Scientific Name: Dorotheanthus bellidiformis
- Common Name: Livingstone Daisy
- Plant Type: Annual flowering plant
- Variety: Mixed Colors / Drought-Tolerant
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 310 (grown as annual in most zones)
- Germination Time: 1014 days
- Optimal Temperature: 6075F (1624C)
- Light Requirement: Full sun
- Soil Type: Sandy, well-draining soil
- Watering Needs: Low; allow soil to dry between watering
- Planting Season: Spring after frost
- Bloom Season: Late spring through summer
- Mature Height: 48 inches
- Spacing: 68 inches apart
- Ideal For: Rock gardens, borders, pots, and xeriscapes
Planting Guide:
- Sow seeds directly in well-draining, sandy soil after frost danger has passed.
- Lightly press seeds into the surface; do not cover deeply as they need light to germinate.
- Keep soil lightly moist until germination (1014 days).
- Once established, water sparingly; Livingstone Daisy thrives in dry conditions.
- Position in full sun to encourage maximum bloom color and vibrancy.
- Ideal for brightening dry, sunny spots or as a border accent in containers and rock gardens.

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