About
A bushy sub-shrub to 30cm, often grown as an annual, with small, intense green leaves and sky blue, daisy-like flowerheads with yellow centres, from early summer into autumn.
About the genus
Felicia can be annuals, perennials or evergreen sub-shrubs, with linear to obovate leaves and daisy-like flower-heads, mostly with blue-violet rays and yellow disk florets
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeBedding, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1 year
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained soil in a sunny position. Good for tubs and hanging baskets
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by stem tip cuttings
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free