7 Types Of Daisies To Brighten Up Your Garden

Daisies are pretty little flowers that can brighten up a garden, a field, a yard, and anyone's day. But if you're thinking that daisies are just daisies, think again. Did you know there are actually more than a handful of types of daisies? It's true.

Daisies are readily identifiable, easy to grow, cheerful, and bright. For classical perennial borders and cottage gardens, they’re mainstays. But with so many to choose from, which will you grow in your garden?

When you think of a daisy, you think of a plant recognized for blooms that are disc-shaped and flat. Projecting out from a central hub, the petals form rays. Did you know that also included in the daisy family are sunflowers, asters, zinnias, and chrysanthemums? Then, of course, there are also weeds, like dandelions.

The daisy that will be perfect for your garden may depend on the growing zone (climate). Let's look at some daisies.

Swan River Daisy

To grow this type of daisy, you'll need full sun exposure. The flower is about 1 inch in diameter with abundant colorful blooms. With your other garden plants, it will work well. Blooms appear in white, yellow, blue, or lavender. These don't get very tall, probably only 1 to 1 1/2 feet in height.

Shasta Daisy

The Shasta Daisy also likes full sun exposure. There are a handful of varieties available adaptable for flower borders or for a spot in your garden – or to be scattered throughout your garden for a "wildflower" effect. These can grow anywhere from 1 to 4 feet in height.

Painted Daisy

You can grow these types of daisies in partial or full sunlight. Early in summer, they start to bloom. In the fall, they put on a smaller, second showing. In height, they may grow 2 to 3 feet.

Oxeye Daisy

Possibly the most recognizable of all daisies, some people consider it a weed while others a vigorous, lovely plant. In Europe, they’re looked at as pasture pests due to their drought tolerance and spreading nature. They’re even considered invasive in some continental states. Nonetheless, they are pretty as a picture. If you have a well-kept, small garden, they'll work nicely. These grow roughly 1 to 3 feet in height.

Marguerite Daisy

With a few color choices, these daisies do well with full sun exposure. They are native to the Canary Islands and come in blazing pink or yellow, as well as a demure white. You'll get a full season of repeating blooms, but they will not return in the winter. They grow approximately 2 to 3 feet in height.

Gerbera Daisy

The luminous colors and pleasing shape of this flower make it hard to resist by gardeners. Many consider the species one of their absolute favorites. in cooler climates, full sun is tolerated, but they prefer morning sun. They may grow 12 to 18 inches in height.

English Daisy

The English Daisy is another one that's looked at as a weed by many and considered invasive. It has a yellow center with white rays. In either dappled or full shade, they grow well. For groundcover, they're excellent. In height, they may grow only 3 to 6 inches.

Ready to Plant Your Daisies?

Not included in our collection above, the African Daisy is another option if you want to add beautiful shapes and colors to your landscaped garden. They look great along roadways, paths, around Koi ponds, and other areas where you'd like to add some beauty.

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