Felicia 'Forever Blue'

Scientific Name: Felicia amelloides ‘Forever Blue’

Common Name: Forever Blue Felicia Daisy

Exposure: Full sun

Blooming Time: May to October

Bloom Duration: 5 to 6 months

Fragrance: No noticeable fragrance

Plant Growing Habit: Compact, mounded, bushy

Characteristics: Produces an abundance of bright sky-blue daisy-like flowers with contrasting golden-yellow centres over finely textured green foliage. Exceptionally long blooming, heat-tolerant, and attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Excellent for containers, hanging baskets, borders, and mixed annual plantings.

Spacing: 25 to 35 cm apart

Height: 20 to 30 cm

Width: 30 to 45 cm

Maintenance Requirements: Low to moderate maintenance. Prefers well-drained soil and a sunny location for best flowering. Water regularly, allowing the soil surface to dry slightly between waterings. Deadheading spent blooms helps maintain a tidy appearance and encourages continuous flowering. Apply a balanced fertilizer every 2 to 3 weeks during the growing season to promote vigorous growth and abundant blooms. Tolerates heat and short periods of drought once established.

*Photo courtesy of Ball Horticulture