How to Grow a Copper Canyon Daisy

Check to see whether copper canyon daisies will grow in your area. They are heat-loving flowers that grow best in hardiness zones 8 through 10 on the U.S. Department of Agriculture scale. See the link in the Resource section for a map of hardiness zones. Make sure that your copper canyon daisy will receive full sun for several hours each day. The flower thrives in full, direct sunlight, but also grows in partial shade.

Plant your copper canyon daisy after the last frost of the season. Dig a hole that is two times as wide and 1 1/2 times as deep as the daisy container. Lower the copper canyon daisy seedling into the hole and fill the hole halfway with soil. Lightly water the newly covered roots and fill the hole the rest of the way with soil. Mound the soil slightly at the base of the flower to promote stability. Water your copper canyon daisy again to remove any air bubbles in the soil.

Water your copper canyon daisy as often as necessary to keep the soil moist but well-drained. Turn a garden hose on to a slow drip and let it run for about 20 minutes to ensure that the water soaks deep into the soil. Once established, copper canyon daisies are drought tolerant and need water less frequently.

Fertilize your copper canyon daisy regularly to ensure that the flowers are properly nourished. Spread a 2- to 3-inch layer of organic fertilizer like manure or fish emulsion around the plant. Or use a chemical fertilizer like Miracle-Gro or Grow More.

Prune your copper canyon daisy as often as necessary to keep the size of the bush under control. Deadhead flowers by snipping or pinching off any dead blossoms to encourage additional blooms.