Daisy Seeds (Shasta) – Silver Princess

About the Variety

Silver Princess might sound like polished metal royalty, but it’s in fact a fun-loving daisy! Plant these cheerful beauties in your garden and bring a little happy authority to your yard.

Key Features

Drought Tolerant, Container Friendly, Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Easy to Grow, Perfect for Cut Flowers, Perfect for Borders, Perfect for Dried Flowers, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

Planting Information

Planting Guide

When to Plant

Daisies are wonderfully easy to grow. So easy, in fact, that they often do better without extra pampering like heat mats or grow lights. They can be sown in spring, summer, or fall, and most gardeners simply scatter the seeds directly in the garden where they’ll grow.

Where to Plant

Daisy seeds naturally prefer cooler soil and a more “hands-off” approach. Direct sowing mimics how they spread in the wild, leading to stronger, more resilient plants with less effort on your part. Choose a sunny location that is well-protected from strong winds with rich, well-drained soil. Compost can be mixed with your garden soil. Most daisies are perennial and will bloom in their second year of growth. Daisies establish their root system during the first year.

How to Plant

Daisy seeds require light to germinate, so be careful not to cover them too much when planting. Learn more about germination light requirements here. Use a hoe or rake to scratch the top of the soil. Then, toss the seeds on top. Daisy seeds need the sunlight to germinate, so if birds eating the seeds is a problem, they should only be covered lightly with about 1/8 inch of soil. Press the seeds into the soil by stepping on them or using a roller for larger areas. It is important to maintain a good level of moisture until the seeds have germinated (in approximately 14 days). If you desire, a general fertilizer can be applied during the early growth stages and monthly thereafter. Before the daisies bloom, you can switch to a high phosphorus fertilizer. This will give you bigger, brighter flowers.

How to Care for

Daisies need average amounts of water. Be sure to supplement if your area does not receive enough rainfall. As daisies bloom and then fade, deadhead the spent blooms to encourage the plant to produce a second and sometimes even a third blooming. Just cut the stems below the foliage; regular deadheading is essential for this extra show of blooms. Once your daisies are established, certain varieties can be separated by division every three to four years to avoid overcrowding. Dig up clumps and separate them into groups to be replanted. If you live in a cold climate, give your daisies a layer of mulch to protect them during the winter. How to Plant & Grow Daisies – Video Tutorial