Painted Daisy Mary Mixed Flower Seeds

About Painted Daisy Mary Mixed Flower Seeds

Painted Daisy — daisy flowers with concentric rings of colour. Unlike guldaudi, this is a single-season annual.

• Botanical name: Ismelia carinata (Chrysanthemum carinatum)
• Care level: Easy
• Expected germination time: 7-14 days under suitable conditions*

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow at the right depth — 3-5 mm.
3. Water gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Place the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (full sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 7-14 days.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Water when the top soil dries. Do not keep it too wet.
• Soil: Light, well-drained soil
• Temperature: 12-30C
• Fertiliser: Balanced feed every 3–4 weeks.

Sowing season in India

October–November and February–March. Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

Stem rot in heavy monsoon; aphids.

*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.