Shasta daisy lovers will rejoice because the Wonderful Daisy assortment is greater than doubling with the addition of three new varieties for 2022. The Backyard Man can hardly wait to get his arms on Wonderful Daisy Marshmallow.
This Shasta is nothing wanting riveting in its look. Certainly, it appears adequate to eat, and after I have a look at it, I really feel prefer it has somewhat coconut drizzle. The glistening white flowers are giant, double and puffy, reaching 3½ inches broad.
If Marshmallow sounded adequate to eat, simply wait till you see Wonderful Daisy Banana Cream II. This banana-colored Shasta holds the colour longer earlier than turning white. They’re additionally faster to bloom and much more floriferous than the unique Banana Cream, which continues to be thought of a favourite.
The final new introduction for the 2022 assortment is Wonderful Daisy Spun Silk. This beautiful daisy will likely be on all collectors’ must-have listing because it options lengthy slender petals with fringed edges giving a spidery look. The flowers are giant too, reaching 4½ inches broad.
These new introductions get about 24 inches tall with an equal unfold. Marshmallow is somewhat shorter topping out at 22 inches. They’re thought of perennial in zones 5-9 the quintessential cottage flowers to be planted in sweeps or drifts with blue salvias, yellow coreopsis, rudbeckias and coneflowers or echinacea. Greensboro is zone 7b.