Daisies hang their heads

Why are my daisies hanging their heads?

Your daisies are probably simply suffering lack of water. Get the plants in addition yellow leaves, but there can also be other causes behind it, such as a lack of nutrients, waterlogging or even a pest infestation. If you get your daisies early in the spring put outside, then that can also lead to hanging heads. Some types are viz not hardy.

Can I just cut off faded flowers?

Yes, dried plant parts can cut without worry. You should remove wilted flowers regularly to prolong them heyday. This is possible through regular cleaning or a one-off pruning of the entire plant towards the end of flowering.
The buds dry up, then you should check the location and the Care check over. Bad weather or lack of light are just as possible causes as frost damage.

How do I protect my daisies from drying out?

With regular watering you can protect your daisies from drying out. Be sure to avoid waterlogging, as this promotes root rot. Marguerites prefer a sunny location, where they bloom particularly profusely. The soil likes to be slightly damp, but excess irrigation water should be able to run off easily.

Do balcony plants need special care?

For your Daisies on the balcony the same applies, as for bedding plants, they require no special care. However, since plants in pots and boxes can dry out faster, regular watering is particularly important here. The more sun your daisies get, the more water they need, of course. Depending on the season and the weather, it is advisable to water once or twice a day.

Tip

Clean daisies - that's how it works!

Once a week, use your fingers to pinch off all withered flowers just below the calyx or cut off the dry stems with sharp (garden) scissors.
On the one hand, you prevent the daisies from putting all their energy into seed formation by cleaning them out, on the other hand you promote renewed bud formation.