michaelmas daisy

The Michaelmas daisy should be watered regularly during the growing season (spring and summer), which typically runs from May through October. It should be watered an average of about 1 inch of water per week. Water deeply and slowly, allowing the water to soak into the soil and reach the roots. Reduce watering to only once or twice a month during winter and rainy periods. If the soil is very dry for an extended period, add more water to hydrate the plant.

Michaelmas Daisies should receive at least 4 to 6 hours of direct sunlight each day. This includes full sun during peak hours of the day (around midday to mid-afternoon). If possible, they should also be sheltered from the hottest part of the day to prevent damage from sunburn or stress to the plant. Michaelmas Daisies also require some afternoon shade to avoid heat stress. Overly warm temperatures or extended periods of direct, hot sunlight can cause scorching of leaves and wilting of blooms. For best results, place Michaelmas Daisies in bright, indirect sun for most of the day and only direct sun for the peak hours.

Michaelmas Daisy should be pruned annually in late winter or early spring. This will help to keep the plants compact and encourage new growth. Pruning should involve the removal of any dead or diseased stems or foliage as well as any stems that cross or rub against each other. The flowering stems can also be shortened by about a third in order to encourage branching and a more compact plant. This will also promote more flowers for the following season. If the plant becomes too large and outgrows its space, it can be pruned back hard to desired shape and size. It should recover quickly and flower heavily.