Oxeye Daisy Wildflower Seed

Large, white daisy flowers. This plant is often the first perennial to establish in a mix and is suited to most soil types/environments except deeper shade. Oxeye daisy is a small perennial and our largest native member of the daisy family. It is similar to the daisy but with larger flowerheads, which can be 6 cm across. The base leaves are spoon-shaped and about 10 cm long. The stem leaves are toothed and more oblong.

Latin Name

• Leucanthemum vulgare

Life Cycle

• Perennial

Flowering Time

• May to August

Oxeye Daisy Wildflower Seed Max Flowering Height

• 60cm

Oxeye Daisy Wildflower Seed Approx Sowing Rate

• 2kg/Acre

Wildflower Site Preparation

The site should be weed free. Annual weeds should be controlled by mechanical means or by the use of contact based herbicide. Perennial weeds, for example docks thistle, nettles and couch grass can be dealt with using a translocated herbicide such as Round-Up. Cultivate to achieve a fine seed bed, sow seed mix and then roll to ensure firmness. The best results are obtained when there is good contact between the soil and the seeds.

Sowing Times

Sowing can best be achieved by mixing the seed with dry sand, dry sifted topsoil or sawdust and evenly broadcast. It is important that the seed is in contact with moisture in the soil so the seedbed should be lightly raked and then rolled.