Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South Africa
Central America
Types
Felicia alba, Felicia gunillae, Felicia filifolia
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Basalt cliffs, Coastal sand dunes, Gravelly slopes, Rock outcrops, Sandy flats, Stony hillsides
Wet forest, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Light Blue
Dark Red, Dark Salmon, Sienna
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Regular watering during dry periods
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Dilute liquid fertiliser
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Caterpillar
Snails
Allergy
Pollen
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Seeds
Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
FELICIA amelloides
GUNNERA insignis
Common Name
Blue Daisy, Blue Marguerite
Giant Rhubarb, Poorman's Umbrella
In Hindi
Blue Daisy
Plant
Giant Rhubarb
In German
Blaues Gänseblümchen
Pflanze
Riesen- Rhabarber
In French
Bleu Daisy
Plante
Géant rhubarbe
In Spanish
margarita azul
Planta
Gigante ruibarbo
In Greek
μπλε Daisy
Φυτό
Giant Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
margarida azul
Plantar
Rhubarb gigante
In Polish
niebieski Daisy
Roślina
Giant Rabarbar
In Latin
Daisy blue
planta
Giant RHEUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Haloragales
Family
Asteraceae
Gunneraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Anthemideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Daisy and Giant Rhubarb
Season and care of Blue Daisy and Giant Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Daisy and Giant Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Daisy is Loam and for Giant Rhubarb is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Daisy is Acidic, Neutral and for Giant Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Daisy and Giant Rhubarb Physical Information
Blue Daisy and Giant Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Daisy height is 45.72 cm and width 152.40 cm whereas Giant Rhubarb height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Daisy and Giant Rhubarb are as follows:
Blue Daisy flower color: Yellow, Blue and Light Blue
Blue Daisy leaf color: Green
Giant Rhubarb flower color: Dark Red, Dark Salmon and Sienna
- Giant Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Daisy and Giant Rhubarb
Care of Blue Daisy and Giant Rhubarb include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.