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Shasta Daisies

10 years ago

I am at my wits end as to why my Shasta daisies won't bloom. They are in a well drained garden, have plenty of sun throughout the day, look absolutely fabulous but no signs of any blooms. They were transplanted over a year ago, are not crowded and are fertilised with seaweed and recently potash. Previously done with either' Thrive or Flourish - not overfertilized either - still nothing! What on earth am I doing wrong. Someone please help me I am desperate! Many thanks.

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BelindaKlatte
Original Author
10 years ago
PIC showing garden with daisies along back & some coming forward. You can easily see soil amongst plants so they aren't crowded.
funnelweb
10 years ago
Ummm, I've got them in too, and have no difficulty with flowering, and I'm also in NSW Northern Rivers area. Usually they are as tough as old boots. Belinda, look, all I can think of is you might be over watering them! Also too much fertiliser can inhibit flowering. All I can really suggest is you let them stress a little; cut back on the watering but don't let them wilt, and be a bit sparing on feeding them, especially when the flowering season is coming on.
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