• Oxeye Daisy flower with delicate white petals and a bright yellow center growing in a natural garden setting.
  • Oxeye Daisy flower with delicate white petals and a bright yellow center growing in a natural garden setting.
  • Oxeye Daisy flower with delicate white petals and a bright yellow center growing in a natural garden setting.
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Eden Valley Seeds

Oxeye Daisy Flower Seeds – White Perennial Wildflower for Garden Planting

Oxeye Daisy Flower Seeds – White Perennial Wildflower for Garden Planting

€17,95 EUR
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Key Features

  • Classic Wildflower: Oxeye Daisy produces cheerful white flowers with bright yellow centers.

  • Beautiful Blooms: Features white petals arranged around prominent golden-yellow flower centers.

  • Perennial Growth: A hardy perennial wildflower that can return year after year in suitable conditions.

  • Garden Attraction: Adds a natural meadow-style appearance to cottage gardens, borders, and wildflower areas.

  • Easy-Care Plant: Grows well in sunny locations with well-drained soil once established.

Growing Benefits

  • Wildflower Beauty: Creates a charming, natural look in garden landscapes.

  • Pollinator Interest: Flowers provide nectar and pollen for visiting bees and other insects.

  • Low-Maintenance Gardening: Requires relatively simple care after becoming established.

  • Perennial Appeal: Returns seasonally in suitable climates and growing conditions.

  • Versatile Planting: Suitable for meadow-style gardens, cottage borders, and open garden spaces.

Seed Specifications

  • Common Name: Oxeye Daisy, Dog Daisy, Moon Daisy

  • Botanical Name: Leucanthemum vulgare

  • Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial wildflower

  • Colors: White petals with yellow centers

  • Height: Approximately 30–90 cm

  • Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

  • Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil; tolerates different soil types

  • Water: Moderate watering; drought tolerant once established

  • Germination Time: Approximately 10–20 days under suitable conditions

  • Sowing Depth: Surface sow or lightly cover with a thin layer of soil

  • Spacing: Approximately 30–45 cm between plants

  • Growing Zones: Generally USDA Zones 3–8

  • Flowering/Maturity: Usually flowers from late spring through summer, depending on climate

  • Uses: Wildflower gardens, cottage gardens, meadow planting, borders, and pollinator-friendly landscapes

Growing Tips

  • Choose a sunny planting location for stronger growth and abundant flowering.

  • Use well-drained soil to prevent excessive moisture around the roots.

  • Keep the soil lightly moist during seed germination.

  • Remove faded flowers to encourage a tidier appearance and manage self-seeding.

Seed Storage

Store Oxeye Daisy seeds in a cool, dry, and dark location. Keep them in an airtight container or sealed seed packet, away from moisture, direct sunlight, and excessive heat. Label the container with the seed name and storage date to help maintain seed quality.

Unique Facts About Oxeye Daisy Seeds

  • Oxeye Daisy belongs to the Asteraceae family, which also includes sunflowers and asters.

  • Each flower head contains many tiny individual flowers grouped together in a central structure.

  • The plant spreads through both seeds and underground creeping stems called rhizomes.

  • Its flowers attract visiting insects, including bees and other pollinators.

Growing Instructions

Planting Season

Sow seeds in spring or early autumn when temperatures are mild. Choose a planting period that allows seedlings to establish before extreme heat or cold.

Sowing Method

  • Prepare a seed tray or garden bed with loose, well-drained soil.
  • Scatter seeds evenly over the prepared soil surface.
  • Press seeds gently into the soil because light can help germination.
  • Cover with only a very thin layer of fine soil if needed.

Planting Depth and Spacing

Keep seeds close to the soil surface rather than burying them deeply. Once seedlings develop and become established, thin or transplant them with adequate spacing for healthy growth.

Sunlight Requirements

Choose a location receiving full sunlight for healthy stems and flowering. Partial shade is also suitable, particularly in warmer climates.

Soil Requirements

Oxeye Daisy grows in various soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. Well-drained soil is important for healthy root development.

Watering

Water gently after sowing to maintain consistent soil moisture. Continue moderate watering while seedlings establish. Mature plants can tolerate some dry conditions.

Germination

Seeds generally germinate over several weeks under suitable conditions. Keep the growing medium lightly moist and provide sufficient light.

Transplanting

When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them carefully into prepared garden soil. Water after transplanting to help roots settle.

Fertilizing

Oxeye Daisy generally grows well in moderately fertile soil. Avoid excessive fertilizer, as overly rich soil may encourage leafy growth instead of flowering.

Plant Care

Remove faded flowers when you want to maintain a tidy appearance. Monitor spreading growth because this plant can reproduce through seeds and underground rhizomes.

Flowering and Maturity

Established plants typically produce white flowers with yellow centers during late spring and summer, depending on the growing climate and conditions.

Important Growing Note: Oxeye Daisy can spread aggressively and is considered invasive in some regions. Check local planting regulations and avoid introducing it into natural habitats where it is not recommended.