Felicia is a widespread ornamental plant due to its impressive and long-lasting flowering. It is a perennial herbaceous flowering plant with a fast growth rate. It has a spherical shape and its height does not exceed 0,5 m. Its leaves have an oval shape and the upper surface has hairs.
Flowers
Its flowers, similar to those of the daisy, are complex with an intense blue color and a yellow center. Its flowering begins in May and lasts until September.
Terrain
It grows satisfactorily in all types of soil, without particular problems. A necessary condition is that the soil has good drainage.
Position
Prefers sunny places protected from strong and hot wind. Ideal plant for planting near water.
Watering
It has significant requirements for watering. It is needed twice a week during the spring period and every two or three days during the summer period.
Lubrication
It is good to add fertilizer once a month, during the spring and summer, so that the plant can have rich and continuous flowering.
Durability
It cannot stand the cold, for this winter we put it in a sheltered area. Be careful with strong winds. It is suitable for planting in areas with intense atmospheric pollution. Withstands coastal areas.
Pruning
To be pruned strictly, at the end of autumn, after the end of its flowering, in order to maintain its spherical shape. It is also very important to remove all the withered flowers so that they can come out new.
Diseases and enemies
In general, it is quite resistant to diseases and insects. Occasionally there are small insects such as aphids or granules on the leaves and flowers.
In some cases the leaves of the plant show snail or locust bites, which do not cause a problem due to the fast growth rate of the plant.
It is suitable for
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- For flower beds and compositions of rock gardens, flowering islands.
- For planting in pots and planters.
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Flowerpot 15 cm- 1,5 L
