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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    September 1, 2016
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    These varieties are both part of the species Rudbeckia hirta. It seems that Denver daisies and Indian Summer daisies are perennials in zone 9a, but each plant may live for only a few seasons. Allowing them to self-seed will help them remain a part of your garden for longer. Either partial or full sun should work, and they should be happy in pots or in the ground.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    October 17, 2017
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    I have a natural remedy that works for a broad range of insect/bacterial/fungal issues. Best of all... It is safe, and effective. You can use this at any time without the concern for the safety of plants, animals, and children.

    The recipe is as follows: First, you will want to prime the soil with dolomitic lime, then spread wettable sulfur to Kill off any infection in the soil. I Also like to spray the plant itself. Mix a few drops of one or more of these ingredients into warm water with a spoonful of coconut oil: Rosemary oil, lavender oil, neem oil, garlic oil, cinnamon extract/oil and for really bad cases, also add clove oil.

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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    October 23, 2017
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    Most people dead-head shasta daisies to encourage more bloom. This clump-forming plant does not need pruning, per se, but may benefit from division every few years. This gives you the chance to discard old, non-productive growth and work some compost into the soil. At the end of the flowering season, cut all stems down to the basal leaves. Leave the bottom leaves intact and they will provide some winter protection. Oxeye or field daisies, Leucanthemum vulgare, is invasive in the US and should not be grown. There are other types of daisies. Check out this website's pages on daisies: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/search/?q=daisy%20care

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    drtreelove on
    October 10, 2018
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    You can try, but there are potential obstacles for plant health under these conditions:
    1. shade
    2. competition for water and nutrients
    3. allelopathy (toxicity from substance in walnut for other plants.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/allelopathic-plants.htm

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    MichiganDot on
    October 23, 2018
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    I have been thinking about your Montauk daisies with no roots. I wonder if you mean they are "bare root" plants and not "no root" ones. Bare root plants are dormant plants with no leaves but they have roots. They are great for fall planting. If this is what you have, and I certainly hope so, it is easy to plant them. Soak the roots in warm water for 30 minutes, longer if they seem dry and inflexible. They are then planted out as you would any other plant. Water and mulch with 3-4 inches this first winter. You will see signs of growth next year as the soil starts to warm. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/propgen/bare-root-planting.htm

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    MichiganDot on
    October 22, 2018
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    I wish I had a picture to go from! It sounds like you received a floral bouquet of nippon daisies. They will not survive if planted. Something appears to have gone amiss with your order. Please contact the sender for instructions or refund. You can try to take stem cuttings and root them in water or better yet, in moist sand or potting mix. You don't give your ag zone but for most of us up north, fall planting time has passed with a few exceptions. Montauk daisies go dormant with the first freeze. Here is information on stem cuttings: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/rooting-plant-cuttings.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    December 19, 2018
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    There is a way to do this, but it is very difficult for this plant. They are better divided by division or seed.

    There is no harm in attempting, but don't be disappointed if they fail. These will likely come back on their own next year with no help over winter.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 18, 2019
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    I would be extra careful doing this. I would only cut it back after the flowers have died back to prevent damage to the flowering process. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/montauk-daisy/growing-montauk-daisies.htm

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