How Can I Help My African Daisies to Bloom?

African daisies are a flowering plant that grows up to 14 inches high and 20 inches wide. The plant's flowers come in a variety of colors from white to dark purple. It begins flowering in spring and will continue to flower until the first frost, with proper care. Helping an African daisy produce flowers involves providing enough nutrients to the soil and proper pruning.

Water
Water-soluble fertilizer
Garden shears

Instructions

- 1
  Keep the container holding your African daisies in a spot that gets full sun. If your daisies are planted in the garden, select a site that gets at least 8 hours of daily sunlight.
- 2
  Water frequently enough to keep the soil moist to the touch. Do not let the daisies dry out between waterings.
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  Apply a water-soluble fertilizer to the soil around the daisies once a week during the flowering season. Follow package directions for application instructions.
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  Use garden shears to cut off flowers as they begin to wilt and fade. This is a process known as deadheading and it will encourage the plants to produce more flowers throughout the season.

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