A pure and beautiful white flower that takes 3 years to pursue.
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Hello. I am Miranda, Shasta Daisy Fairy. The name Shasta comes from Mt. Shasta in California, USA, where this flower was hybridized. It is a horticultural chrysanthemum subspecies that is said to have been used for crossbreeding with the Japanese hyacinth, and its long petals give a cool impression. Unlike chrysanthemums or daisies, the appearance of these large white flowers blooming creates a refreshing space like a clear stream. It is strong against the cold of winter, and it is wonderful that it surrounds the garden with green even in the middle of winter. It’s a long run that takes 3 years to flower, but it’s worth spending a long time together.
- 10/10startSeed plantingMiranda
Shasta daisy can be planted in spring or autumn, but let’s start with autumn planting this time. The seeds are thin and small, but the germination rate is good.
- 10/17Germination!Miranda
It’s already out!
- 10/24germinating one after anotherMiranda
High germination rate.
- 10/313rd and 4th leaves appearMiranda
Shasta daisy sprouts up to the 4th are smooth and thin oval. It’s also interesting that the arrangements for the beginning of growth around here are irregular.
- 11/7Leaves growMiranda
It’s interesting that all the buds are growing at the same speed.
- 11/14Leaves start to growMiranda
The 5th and 6th leaves are finally appearing. Is this the real leaf (?)?
- 11/21Leaves come outMiranda
The jagged leaves that are unique to the Shasta daisy have come out.
- 11/28Elongated leavesMiranda
Shasta daisy leaves are slender and glossy. From now on, the leaves will be large, long, and shiny.
- 12/12Increased leaf volumeMiranda
Even as the seasons change and the temperature drops, the shasta daisy leaves are still full of energy.
- 12/197th and 8th leaves come outMiranda
It’s almost New Year’s Eve, and the leaves are still growing.
- 12/26Start of winteringMiranda
With the sound of Christmas bells as a signal (?) growth is temporarily stopped. Despite the harsh winter, these lush foliage look cheerful.
- 1/2The beginning of a long long yearMiranda
Until last year, the shasta daisy had grown so quickly that it was astonishing. She takes a long time to build up her roots and build up her strength.The Shasta Daisy barely changes its appearance, so I’ll be watching her monthly from now on.
- 2/6Stop growingMiranda
It’s the coldest time of the year…even if it stops growing, but the leaves are still green and healthy.
- 3/6Survive the coldMiranda
It successfully survived the winter even though it lost some leaves. It is cold tolerant.
- 4/3Resumption of growthMiranda
Shasta daisy, sensitive to the arrival of spring! “It will start sprouting.”
- 5/1Leaves begin to growMiranda
It looks like the leaves are growing wilder than last year?
- 6/5Leaves spread outMiranda
It’s like the sail of a yacht, absorbing the early summer breeze and sunlight.
- 7/3Growth breakMiranda
The shasta daisy is strong against the cold, but it does not like the heat of the summer. Take a break when the cicadas sing.
- 8/14Summer fatigueMiranda
I’m about to melt in the scorching sun…Fight!
- 9/4RecoveryMiranda
Although the lingering summer heat continues, I can sense the signs of autumn, and the leaves are slowly multiplying!
- 10/2Wild leavesMiranda
Look at the leaves full of vitality. Shasta daisy seems to match the coolness of autumn.
- 11/6Standing ovation for the coming autumnMiranda
The shasta daisy that didn’t flower this year. However, it seems that power has accumulated in those muscular leaves.
- 12/4Preparing to winter againMiranda
It’s a stock that has become much more splendid than last year, so it will be fine over the winter this year.
- 1/1OverwinteringMiranda
However, it still fights against the cold. I’ll do my best while withering the leaves.
- 1/8OverwinteringMiranda
Shasta daisies remain green even when other plants drop their leaves. Reliable wako green.
- 1/15OverwinteringMiranda
While many leaves are withering, the center is solid.
- 1/22Wintering continuesMiranda
Frost columns in the north wind. But what is that? Leaves that are not withered stick to the ground and form a rosette to endure.
- 1/29OverwinteringMiranda
A blanket of dead leaves. Still full of green, relying on the thin and short sunlight.
- 2/5Stand upMiranda
The temperature is still super low, but the shasta daisy reacts sensitively when it starts to feel the slightest warmth of the sun. It looks like the leaves are starting to rise.
- 2/12RestartMiranda
The Shasta daisy started to move faster than last year, probably because it has gained strength in a year. New leaves are starting to grow.
- 2/19New leaves come outMiranda
How did you live
- 2/26New leaves sprout one after anotherMiranda
Just when I thought the day was starting to get a little warmer, it suddenly came out.
- 3/5Leaves come outMiranda
Shasta daisy leaves spring up like a fountain from the center of the plant.
- 3/19LeafyMiranda
Before I knew it, the dry leaf blanket was covered with shasta daisy leaves, and the whole area became green.
- 3/26Stand up sleevesMiranda
The season is spring. The shasta daisy stretches its leaves upwards and sideways. I hope you can hear the voice of joy!
- 4/2Stems start to growMiranda
It’s April and here’s some action you’ve never seen before. The center of the stock suddenly rises, and the stem appears for the first time.
- 4/9Up!Miranda
Stems are starting to grow little by little, and I can see that the stock has grown in length.
- 4/16Wild leavesMiranda
As soon as it starts to grow upwards, you can see that the stem and each leaf is getting thicker and thicker and wilder.
- 4/23The stem begins to growMiranda
Red, thick stems appear. It started to grow.
- 4/30All the leaves sing banzai three timesMiranda
Let me hear the voice of joy. In the spring of my third year, the power I’ve been cultivating and accumulating up until now is finally starting to unleash.
- 5/7Stem length increasesMiranda
The shasta daisy is a tall plant that grows up to 1 meter tall. It’s still growing.
- 5/14Leaves stick outMiranda
The plant has grown taller, and I feel that the space between the leaves has become looser, and the leaves have grown longer and wider.
- 5/21Over 1 meter tallMiranda
Last year, the plant didn’t grow at all, but this year, it grew rapidly… I was hoping for this chance.
- 5/28A bud appearedMiranda
And finally a little white bud!
- 6/4Buds start to openMiranda
You can see the yellow flower color in the center of the white petals.
- 6/11Petals, beginning of floweringMiranda
White rod-shaped petals start to open. Even so, it’s been two weeks since the buds came out! “It’s worth mentioning the super slow flowering speed.”
MirandaWhen I noticed, buds appeared one after another from other plants. When they come out, they all bloom at the same time.
- 6/18Flowering!Miranda
Shasta daisy flowers slowly opened over a period of about three weeks. The petals wet with water are like a neat, pretty and delicate girl.
- 6/25Flowers bloom one after anotherMiranda
It is very gorgeous to see white flowers blooming all at once, as if signaling the blooming of one flower.
- 7/9Flowers continue to bloom while metabolizingMiranda
As soon as one flower dies, a new bud opens. It will continue to bloom white flowers while metabolizing.
- 7/16End of flower – Harvest of seedsMiranda
Exactly one month after the first flowers bloomed. The shasta daisy flower season is over when the last flower wilts like an umbrella.
MirandaA lot of seeds are made, and I’m going to connect it to the next generation. Even so, three years went by in a blink of an eye.
It has a high germination rate, is strong and has excellent cold resistance. It does not require much work, but it takes a considerable number of days from seed planting to flowering. In the case of autumn planting, flowering will be as early as June of the year after next. Be patient and patient. The green leaves grow thick even in the middle of winter, so you can rely on it when you want greenery in your winter garden, which tends to get lonely.
Cultivation difficulty:★★☆☆☆