How to get shasta daisy to bloom?
I had a beautiful garden about 5X5with tons of Shasta Daisies. For 4 summers they came back and spread and bloomed like crazy. Last summer the never came up. I was hoping they'd come back this summer but they didn't. The garden was bare, as though they never existed! I bought two new plants last spring and planted them in a different garden. They grew nicely but never bloomed until the end of September! This summer, they grew again and look even wider but still no blooms and it doesn't even look like they are going to bloom this year. I don't understand. What happened to my other daisies that were doing so well? Why don't my new ones bloom until the end of the summer (or maybe not at all this year)?
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Hi Janet most plants take at least two years after planting to get strong and healthy enough to bloom. I would think you have a great shot of seeing some lovely blooms next year. After that it really depends on your zone and the weather. Every year different perennials in my yard do better than others. This was a crazy lily year for me, I've never seen so many blooms! Sadly though my peonies barely bloomed at all even though they were knock out gorgeous last year.
They may have had winter kill.
Check with a local nursery to see if other people had the same problem.
Here is some info for you Janet.Some are annuals and some are perinals.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/shasta-daisy/shasta-daisy-not-flowering.htm
https://www.gardenclinic.com.au/how-to-grow-article/know-your-daisies?pid=44212
Did you have a summer drought? Have you ever divided the Shastas ?
Are nearby trees making excessive shade? Were they fertilized at the start of the growing season? Some varieties have shorter lifespans than others.
Hi Janet, hope these help you out,
Sunlight – Shasta daisies like lots and lots of sun, and without it, they're likely to object by refusing to bloom. ... Water deeply at ground level to keep the foliage and blooms dry, then allow the soil to dry before watering again. Be sure the daisies are planted in loose, well-drained soil.
By deadheading regularly, you can extend the flowering season. In fact, this simple pruning technique can produce heavier, longer-lasting blooms in daisy plants.
Hi Janet. First, the bees in our country are becoming extinct. I self pollinate all my plants, especially in my veg garden. It's simple, just flick the stalk 5 or 6 times. Be gentle when you flick. Janet, I'm very aware that this sounds looney, right? But, it works. Keep dead heading, keep it watered, and flick. Good luck
Could be from over pruning in previous years
So sorry to hear your Shasta Daisies aren't putting on the beautiful display. You may need to sub-divide them. This tutorial will show you how - https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/shasta-daisy/dividing-a-shasta-daisy.htm
Hello. This link might be helpful
https://www.dailypress.com/life/home-garden/dp-garden-qa081106-story.html
This video shows how to subdivide daisies if you decide to go that route: https://youtu.be/2Fy6iqc6K64