Bring bright, cheerful color to your Alaska garden with Daisy Seeds (Chrysanthemum maximum). This perennial variety produces large, showy blooms that thrive in cold climates, backyard gardens, and borders. Chrysanthemum maximum is valued for its hardiness, long bloom period, and low-maintenance care, making it ideal for gardeners in cooler regions.
Features
- Large, Vibrant Blooms: Classic daisy-shaped flowers for eye-catching displays.
- Cold-Hardy Perennial: Thrives in cooler climates like Alaska.
- Long Blooming Period: Flowers from late spring through summer.
- Easy to Grow: Adaptable to various soil types with minimal care.
- Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.
- Versatile Garden Use: Perfect for borders, garden beds, and mass plantings.
Specifications
- Botanical Name: Chrysanthemum maximum
- Common Name: Daisy
- Plant Type: Perennial flowering plant
- Height: 1224 inches (3060 cm)
- Bloom Time: Late spring to summer
- Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
- Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 37 (suitable for Alaska)
- Planting Season: Spring or early summer
- Planting Depth: 1/8 inch (lightly cover seeds with soil)
- Spacing: 612 inches apart
- Maintenance: Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming
- Uses: Alaska home gardens, borders, mass plantings, pollinator-friendly gardens
Planting Guide
- Prepare soil in garden beds, ensuring good drainage.
- Sow seeds lightly covered with 1/8 inch of soil.
- Keep soil lightly moist until germination (1014 days).
- Thin seedlings to 612 inches apart for healthy growth.
- Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering.
- Enjoy large, vibrant daisies that thrive in Alaskas cool summer conditions.