What Happens To Winter-Daisies?

Shasta daisies are classic garden flowers that require proper care and pruning to ensure their return next spring with beautiful blooms. The best time to do this is after the flowering season is nearly over, usually in late summer or early fall. Begin by removing any brown and dead growth during winter months to encourage your daisies to grow more in the spring season. Daisies flourish during the spring season and remain dormant in winters as the temperature and humidity lower. Hardy daisies usually survive the winter without additional protection. To keep cut-back daisies in good condition, prune them in early spring, protect them against freezing temperatures, and monitor their health.

Daisies like Shasta Daisies and Gerbera Daisies can have difficulty surviving winter, particularly in regions where temperatures dip below freezing. To ensure the health and longevity of these delightful flowers, it is crucial to understand proper care and pruning techniques. Shasta daisies are popular and easy-to-grow perennial flowers, while Gerbera Daisies (Gerbera jamesonii) can have difficulty surviving winter, particularly in regions where temperatures dip below freezing.

After frost, Shasta Daisy foliage will begin to die back and turn brown. To insulate the roots and protect them from frost heaves during cold weather, cut back the spent foliage and add a layer of mulch around the base of the plant. The roots will grow new leaves when the plant is ready in the spring.

Not all daisy species are winter hardy, and some can survive chilly temperatures for short periods of time. Gerbera daisies can tolerate room temperatures of around 70 degrees F. (21 C.) for winterization. Successful winterizing Gerber daisies inside requires keeping the temperature mild (around 60-70 degrees) and providing full sunlight. Sturdy varieties can remain in the garden until spring to provide winter interest, while weak-stemmed daisies can be cut back in the fall.