A bouquet of daisies stands for simplicity, summer and sincere feelings. But 'daisies' in bouquets can mean different flowers: delicate field daisies and ox-eye daisies, or daisy chrysanthemums that can last for weeks. What's in your vase determines the care. Here's how to care for daisies in a vase so the bouquet stays fresh longer, and how care differs between the different 'daisies'.
Most 'daisies' sold by florists are actually daisy chrysanthemums.
What 'daisies' are in your bouquet
Florists usually sell spray chrysanthemums with white petals and yellow centres as 'daisies': they're hardy and available all year. Real field daisies and ox-eye daisies (large garden daisies) appear mostly in summer and are far more delicate. We covered the flower itself, its types and symbolism in chamomile facts.
How to care for daisies in a vase
Fill a clean vase with cool water and dissolve a sachet of cut-flower food; we include one with UFL bouquets. Strip all leaves that would sit in water: on daisies and chrysanthemums they rot first and cloud the water. Trim the stems by 2–3 cm at an angle with a sharp knife. The sturdy stems of daisy chrysanthemums can also be split by 1–2 cm to help them drink.
Field daisies drink a lot, so top up daily and change the water fully every 1–2 days. Daisy chrysanthemums are fine with fresh water every 2–3 days. Keep the bouquet cool, away from sun, radiators and fruit. General rules for any bouquet are in how to make a bouquet last longer.
How long daisies last
Field and ox-eye daisies last 5–7 days, less in hot weather. Daisy chrysanthemums are among the hardiest cut flowers: 2–3 weeks is normal, and often the leaves wilt before the flowers. Pick off yellowing leaves and the bouquet will look fresh. Other long-lasting flowers are listed in long-lasting cut flowers.
Daisies in a mixed bouquet
Daisies pair beautifully with roses, gypsophila, cornflowers and greenery for a light, summery look. In a mix, daisy chrysanthemums usually outlast their neighbours, so when the roses fade, move the daisies to a smaller vase. How to care for a bouquet of different flowers is covered in mixed bouquet care.
Common mistakes
Don't leave leaves in the water or put daisies on a sunny windowsill or near radiators. Field daisies dislike cramped vases, where stems get crushed and drink less. Don't mist the flower centres, as moisture can cause spots and rot. And don't throw the bouquet out because of yellow leaves: often you just need to pick them off.
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Graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Institute of Biology and Medicine (2001). BSc in Biology, MSc in Horticulture. Writes about plants, works at a garden centre selecting and repotting plants, and contributes to plant reference guides.
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