ox-eye daisy

Ox-eye daisy should be watered lightly, about once a week. Water should be applied directly to the soil, not the plant itself. Water should be sufficient to keep the soil moist, but not soggy. Allow the top inch or 2 of soil to dry out between waterings. This plant prefers to be watered in the morning or later afternoon, avoiding mid-day heat. During the hotter months, water may be needed more frequently.

Ox-eye Daisy thrives in full sun exposure, ideally receiving at least 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. This plant typically blooms from summer through fall, so ensuring that it receives sunlight during these months is important to encourage blooming. Additionally, the amount of sunlight may vary slightly depending on the climate of the location. For example, in areas with intense summer heat, the plant may require more shade, while plants in cooler climates may require more sunlight.

Ox-eye daisies (Heliopsis helianthoides var. scabra 'Spitzentanzerin') should be pruned in mid-summer, once the flowers have stopped blooming. It is important to remove the flower heads and seed heads at the base of the plant in order to promote regrowth and encourage more blooming the following year. It is also important to remove any dead or diseased stems immediately after flowering to promote healthy new growth. For a more drastic pruning, it is recommended to prune back the stems of the ox-eye daisies by a third in the early spring for maximum flowering and increased air circulation through the plant.