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When and how should you repot daisies?
Should daisies bought in a pot be repotted immediately?
Whether a freshly bought marguerite should be repotted immediately is essential depends on the size of the plant pot. Very small planters are often used commercially to reduce space requirements during transport and in the store. However, to thrive, the marguerite needs sufficient nutrients and space for its roots. If the pot seems too small compared to the plant, then you should actually repot your daisy as soon as possible. leaves your Marguerite's heads hang, then generous watering may help.
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Do daisies need to be repotted regularly?
If you don't plant your daisies in the bed, but in pots, tubs or window boxes(€40.00 at Amazon*) cultivate, then you should also cultivate the plants
repot regularly. In this way you ensure that the plants always have enough space and are well cared for.Daisies do very well in balcony boxes or large tubs combine with other plants. Suitable are, for example, lavender, hussar heads or coneflower, but also various (low-growing) ornamental grasses. You can also use different colored ones very well Types of Marguerite combine with each other.
What do I have to consider when repotting?
Choose a plant pot that is slightly larger than the old pot (about an inch each in height and diameter). Cover the hole at the bottom of the pot with a larger shard of pottery or with coarse gravel. This will prevent the fresh soil from being washed out and/or the drain hole being blocked. At the same time you prevent waterlogging. Then fill the pot with commercially available potting soil, insert the marguerite and water the plant well. She does not need fertilizer in the first few weeks.
When is the best time to repot daisies?
Ideally, pot your daisies in the spring around when you bring the plants out of winter quarters and bring them back put outside want. Take this opportunity to check the daisies for any that may appear pests and or Diseases.
Can I overwinter daisies in a pot?
Not all daisy species are hardy, but most are good at it overwinter in the pot. This works best in a frost-free winter quarters. The root ball must not dry out during this time.
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Fertilize daisies properly
Marguerites in planters have just as high a nutrient requirement as bedding plants. Unlike garden soil, the soil in the containers leaches out quite quickly, and the respective plant has less soil available. For this reason, you should eat the daisies regularly fertilize. Use commercial liquid fertilizer or a long-term fertilizer. Fertilizer is not needed during dormancy in winter.
