Tricolour daisy
Chrysanthemum carinatum · Chrysanthemums · Aster family
Also known as: Tricolour Chrysanthemum · Annual Chrysanthemum · Painted Daisy
Easy40–80cmNot pet-safe
Tricolour daisy care at a glance
Tricolour daisy (Chrysanthemum carinatum) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Life cycle
- Annual
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Tricolour daisy
Possible pests on Tricolour daisy include Aphids and Leaf miners. Possible diseases include Grey mould and Aster yellows. Tricolour daisy is toxic to cats and dogs.
Pest
- Aphids Medium
- Leaf miners Low
Disease
- Grey mould Medium
- Aster yellows Low
Toxicity
- Sesquiterpene lactones & pyrethrins Medium
Weather
- Frost damage High
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Frequently asked questions about Tricolour daisy
- Which pests affect Tricolour daisy?
- Possible pests on Tricolour daisy include Aphids and Leaf miners.
- Which diseases affect Tricolour daisy?
- Possible diseases include Grey mould and Aster yellows.
- Is Tricolour daisy toxic to cats and dogs?
- Tricolour daisy is toxic to cats and dogs.
- How much water does Tricolour daisy need?
- Tricolour daisy has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Tricolour daisy need?
- Tricolour daisy prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Tricolour daisy frost-hardy?
- Tricolour daisy is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 2 °C.