Everlasting Daisy Mixed

1. Sowing Indoors or Outdoors:

   - Indoors: Start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost.

     - Sow seeds on the surface of a moist, well-draining seed-starting mix. Do not cover the seeds, as they need light to germinate.

     - Keep the soil moist and maintain a temperature of 65–70°F (18–21°C). Germination usually takes 10–20 days.

   - Outdoors: Direct sow outdoors after the last frost in spring.

     - Scatter seeds on the surface of well-prepared soil and lightly press them in. Do not cover the seeds, as they require light for germination. Germination can take around 10–20 days.

2. Sunlight and Soil:

   - Sunlight: These plants thrive in full sun. They need at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day for best growth and blooming.

   - Soil: Prefers well-drained, slightly sandy soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH (6.0–7.0). Adding organic compost or manure will help improve soil fertility and drainage.

3. Watering:

   - Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged, especially during the germination and early growth stages. 

   - Once the plants are established, they are relatively drought-tolerant, so water only when the soil starts to dry out. Avoid overwatering.

4. Care:

   - Thinning: Once seedlings have a few sets of leaves, thin them to 12–18 inches apart to ensure proper air circulation and room for growth.

   - Fertilizing: Apply a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer once a month during the growing season to promote healthy growth and abundant flowering.

   - Deadheading: To encourage continuous blooming, regularly remove spent flowers (deadhead) as soon as they begin to fade.

   - Mulching: Apply mulch around the base to help retain moisture, suppress weeds, and keep the roots cool.

5. General Tips:

   - Everlasting Daisy (Strawflower) is a low-maintenance plant that’s perfect for garden borders, containers, or hanging baskets.

   - The flowers dry well, retaining their bright colors, making them great for dried flower arrangements, crafts, and wreath-making.

   - These flowers are also great for attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies to your garden.

6. Harvesting:

   - Harvest the blooms when they are fully open and feel dry and papery to the touch. Cut the stems, leaving enough length for handling, and hang the flowers upside down in a cool, dry place to dry completely.

   - Dried Everlasting Daisy flowers make beautiful additions to dried bouquets, wreaths, or even as decorative accents.

Everlasting Daisy Mixed offers a colorful array of blooms, including shades of yellow, pink, orange, and red. Their long-lasting blooms and ability to dry beautifully make them an excellent choice for both ornamental and practical purposes in the garden.