Painted Daisy Mix
Chrysanthemum Carinatum 
 
Adding a riot of color to the garden, Chrysanthemum carinatum (Painted Daisy) is a compact, bushy annual valued for its charming floral display.
Start these Chrysanthemum Carinatum seeds to have a lovely display of Painted Daisies all summer long! These Painted Daisy flowers have 3" beautiful white, yellow, red and purple blooms with varying bands of other colors with a purple center. This annual Chrysanthemum plant is an unforgettable flower that is easily grown from flower seeds. Painted Daisies are easy to care for and they will re-seed themselves giving the garden another display of Chrysanthemum Painted Daisy flowers the following year.
Perfect  for cut flower or bridal bouquet, wedding work.
 
Details:
 
Plant Life Cycle: Annual
Plant lifr cycle: hardy annual
Site: Full Sun
Height: 24-36"
Sow: Surface, press into the soil
Plant spacing : 8-15"
Pinch : when 6" tall
Approx seeds per packet: 50
 
How to grow:
Painted Daisy flowers are a great choice for a quick, showy burst of color and also make a good long-lasting cut flower. Painted Daisy will begin blooming in summer and will continue well in to the fall months. Grow Chrysanthemum Carinatum plants in a rich, well-drained, evenly moist soil and in full sun. Good drainage during the winter is essential. Start the Chrysanthemum seeds directly outdoors in a prepared seedbed once frost season is over. Lightly cover the flower seeds with soil and keep the seeds moist until germination occurs. Pinch back young Painted Daisy plants to keep them bushy. Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continued blooming.
 
Cultivation Advice Chrysanthemum Carinatum Painted Daisy
Sow on the surface of fine seed compost from late winter to early summer indoors or heated under-cover.
Germination takes 5-21 days at 18-24C (65-75F).
Transplant when large enough to handle into trays and grow on.
Gradually acclimatise to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days
and plant out when all danger of frost has passed.
Prefers well drained soil in full sun.
 
 
Harvest: Daisies make long lasting fresh flowers; cut the stems long and place them in water immediately.
 
Vase life: long vase llife 7-10 days