How to Grow Buphthalmum Plants in your Garden
Gardener's HQ Guide to Growing Ox-eye daisy and Sun Wheel
Plants of the genus Buphthalmum have the common names of Sun Wheel, Ox-eye or Ox-eye daisy.
They make ideal border plants.
Buphthalmum salicifolium (Yellow Ox-eye Daisy) by Breki74.
How to Grow Buphthalmum
If planning to grow Buphthalmum plants outdoors then seeds can be sown on the surface in either the spring or the autumn.
When growing ox-eye and related species indoors first, then they should be grown in the light at a temperature of 21 to 23°C.
They should take from two to four weeks to germinate.
Seedlings should be planted out in mid-spring (once a frost is no longer possible). Locate into a sunny or lightly shaded area of the garden that has a moist but well drained soil. Ideally with a pH of 6 to 8.
They should be planted at between 20 and 30 cm (8 to 12 inches) apart.
Buphthalmum are easy to look after, though taller varieties may require staking to protect from wind.
Buphthalmum Ochsenauge by Hans-Jürgen Becker.
Buphthalmum Growing and Care Guide
Common Names: Ox-eye Daisy, Sun Wheel. Ox-eye: Willow-leaf; Yellow.Family: Asteraceae, the Asters.
Life Cycle: Hardy perennial.
Height: 12 to 24 inches (30 to 60 cm).
Native: Europe, Asia.
Flowers: Summer.
Flower Details: Yellow. Daisy-like ray and disc florets. Fine petals.
Foliage: Herbaceous. Elliptic to Lance-shaped.
Sow Inside: Germination time: two weeks to one month. Temperature 70°F (21°C). Sow in early spring. Transplant outdoors following the last frost.
I hope that you enjoyed this guide on how to grow Buphthalmum. You may also enjoy the following growing Aster family growing guides: How to grow Tahoka daisy and Helianthus plants.
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