by Janine Colman

 

Felicia

Common name: Blue Marguerite

Felicia

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Description

A low growing annual or subshrub that flowers for most of the of the year.

The daisy-like flowers are sky blue with yellow disc florets. Mauve, pink or white forms are also available.

Can be used as annual container and patio plants.

Felicia filifolia is an evergreen subshrub that reaches a height and spread of 1m and flowers in spring.

Felicia fruiticosa is an evergreen subshrub that reaches a height and spread of 1m and has mauve to white flowers.

 

Growing

Full sun to half sun. Will grow in moderately fertile soil.

The Felicia genus comprises about 83 species of annuals, perennials, shrubs and subshrubs. All prefer sunny and low-humidy areas and most need frost-free conditions and low rainfall. Good drainage is required.

Propagate from seed sown in spring or by stem-tip cuttings in summer.

 

 

       

 

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