Livingstone Daisy Growing Guide

Cleretum bellidiforme (formerly Dorotheanthus bellidiformis)

Crop Rotation Group

Miscellaneous ●

Soil

Well drained soil.

Position

Full sun.

Frost tolerant

Can tolerate light frost but in frost areas are best grown as a warm-season annual.

Feeding

None required unless plants are grown in containers, in which case they should be drenched with a dilute liquid organic fertiliser every three weeks.

Spacing

Single Plants: 20cm (7") each way (minimum)
Rows: 20cm (7") with 20cm (7") row gap (minimum)

Sow and Plant

In non-frost areas, they are propagated from March to April, for a spring display. Sow seeds directly onto open ground and cover lightly, or sow in deep seed trays and plant out when seedlings are large enough to handle. Or, in frost areas, direct-sow seeds where you want the plants to grow in spring. Expect seeds to germinate within 14 days when sown indoors. Set out seedlings when they are about 6 weeks old. Stem cuttings taken from actively growing plants root fast in gritty potting soil. Livingstone daisies do well in containers because their risk of becoming waterlogged is reduced. These succulent, drought-resistant plants need water only at a young age. Too much water can cause older plants to fail.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.

Notes

The iridescent petals of Livingstone daisies make the blossoms shimmer in bright light. They close up at night and open during the day. Native to semi-desert areas of South Africa, Livingstone daisies grow quickly and can reseed in hospitable spots.

Harvesting

Pinch off old blossoms to keep the plants in flower longer.

Planting and Harvesting Calendar

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Pests which Affect Livingstone Daisy

Aphids (General)

Slug

Snail