Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South Africa
Mexico, Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Basalt cliffs, Coastal sand dunes, Rock outcrops, Sandy flats
agricultural areas, Loamy soils, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Light Blue
Fuchsia
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Dry Conditions, Soil Compaction, Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Do not water the foliage
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth
Fertilizers
organic fertilizer like 2:3:2
Fertilize every three months
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leafminer
Bacteria, Birds, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Beetles, Bugs, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Acidic, allergic conjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Basketary, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used for Landscaping
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
FELICIA amelloides
HETEROCENTRON elegans
Common Name
Blue Marguerite
Spanish Shawl
In Hindi
ब्लू गुलबहार
Heterocentron
In German
Blau Marguerite
Heterocentron
In French
Bleu Marguerite
Heterocentron
In Spanish
Margarita azul
Heterocentron
In Greek
μπλε Marguerite
Heterocentron
In Portuguese
azul Marguerite
Heterocentron
In Polish
niebieski Marguerite
Heterocentron
In Latin
Margareta blue
Heterocentron
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Melastomataceae
Genus
Felicia
Heterocentron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Marguerite and Spanish Shawl
Season and care of Blue Marguerite and Spanish Shawl is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Marguerite and Spanish Shawl Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Marguerite season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Spanish Shawl season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Marguerite is Loam and for Spanish Shawl is Loam while the PH of soil for Blue Marguerite is Acidic, Neutral and for Spanish Shawl is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Marguerite and Spanish Shawl Physical Information
Blue Marguerite and Spanish Shawl physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Marguerite height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Spanish Shawl height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Marguerite and Spanish Shawl are as follows:
Blue Marguerite flower color: Yellow, Blue and Light Blue
Blue Marguerite leaf color: Green
Spanish Shawl flower color: Fuchsia
- Spanish Shawl leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Marguerite and Spanish Shawl
Care of Blue Marguerite and Spanish Shawl include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Marguerite pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Spanish Shawl pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody and Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer Blue Marguerite needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Spanish Shawl needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.