This bright and cheerful plant produces vivid sky blue daisy like flowers with sunny yellow centres, bringing a fresh burst of colour to summer displays. Felicia amelloides ‘Felicitara Blue’ flowers generously over a long season, creating a soft, natural look in containers and borders.
Felicia amelloides ‘Felicitara Blue’, commonly known as Blue Daisy, is loved for its airy habit and vibrant blooms. Its fine, bushy foliage provides a soft backdrop, while its flowers attract pollinators and add movement and lightness to planting schemes.
Tender Perennial often grown as an annual in the UK
Bushy, Light and airy, Long flowering
Flowers: May – September
Foliage: May – October
Scientific Name
Felicia amelloides ‘Felicitara Blue’ (amelloides means resembling an Aster like plant)
Synonyms
Sometimes listed under Aster amellus in older references, though not directly the same species
Common Name
Blue Daisy
Origin
Native to South Africa
Pruning Tips
Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous flowering. Light trimming will help maintain a neat, bushy shape
Wildlife Value
Attracts bees and other pollinators
Positioning
Full sun in a sheltered position. Ideal for containers, borders, and patio planting
Water
Water regularly during dry periods but allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Avoid waterlogged conditions
Soil
Well drained, moderately fertile soil or compost
Food
Feed every 2 weeks during the growing season to support flowering
Pet-safe
Generally considered non toxic to pets
Sprouts Top Tips
Perfect for adding a pop of cool colour to sunny displays. Pair with whites, soft yellows, or deeper blues for a fresh, summery look.
