Livingstone Daisy Pastel Mixed

Livingstone Daisy Pastel Mixed: variety and characteristics

Livingstone Daisy Pastel Mixed (Dorotheanthus bellidiformis) is an annual flower of the Aizoaceae family. Dorotheanthus is an annual herbaceous plant.

Dorotheanthus is also known as "Midday Flower" because of its habit of opening its blooms fully in the midday hours, when the sun is strongest.

Flowers from July to September.

Reaches a height of up to 20cm.

Dorotheanthus is a succulent, ground-covering flower with glossy daisies in bright colours, for dry, sunny spots.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 84%
• Seeds per packet: 1904–2576 pcs (0.7 g)
• Seed origin: India
• Sowing: March and April; seedlings
• Flowering: June – September
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Livingstone Daisy Pastel Mixed

Livingstone Daisy Pastel Mixed seeds are sown in March and April. The plants flower from June to September. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Livingstone Daisy Pastel Mixed

• Sowing method: seedlings
• Depth: on the surface (germinates in light)
• Spacing: 20–30 cm
• Germination: 10–20 days at 18–22 °C
• Position: sunny spot

Sow the seeds in March–April, 25 cm apart. Prefers light, well-drained soil. Likes moderate watering and direct sunlight.

Sow for seedlings in March; plant in the sunniest spot.

Flowering and uses

Flowers from June to September.

Frequently asked questions

When should Livingstone Daisy Pastel Mixed be sown?

The recommended sowing months are March and April. Sowing method: seedlings.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 1904–2576 seeds, pack size 0.7 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 84%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.