Livingstone Daisy Red

Livingstone Daisy Red — variety description

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

Dorotheanthus is also known as "Midday Flower" because it opens 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: 80%
• Pack size: 0.4 g
• Seed origin: India
• Sowing: March and April; seedlings
• Flowering: June – September
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Livingstone Daisy Red

Livingstone Daisy Red 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 Red

• 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 Red be sown?

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

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 80%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.