Oxeye Daisy, also known as Leucanthemum Vulgare or marguerite, is a charming perennial flower that thrives in meadows, field margins, and waste grounds. Known for its stunning white flowers with a bright yellow centre, Oxeye Daisy is an essential addition to any garden, especially if you're looking to attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.
Ideal for wildflower meadows or pollinator-friendly gardens, this hardy plant will grow to around 30-60cm in height and blooms beautifully from April to June, offering a burst of vibrant colour and a haven for beneficial insects. Oxeye Daisy is often found growing on roadsides, field margins, and in natural habitats, making it a great choice for creating a wildflower haven in your own backyard.
If you're passionate about supporting the environment and enhancing your garden's biodiversity, Leucanthemum Vulgare is one of the best flowers for attracting bees and other pollinators. Its large, attractive flower heads are a magnet for pollinating insects, making it an ideal choice for anyone looking to create a wildflower garden.
Key Benefits:
- Pollinator-friendly: Perfect for attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects to your garden.
- Easy to grow: This hardy perennial is perfect for adding colour to meadows, field margins, and even waste grounds.
- Attractive white flowers: The large white petals and yellow centres make this flower stand out in any landscape.
- Ideal for meadows: A great addition to wildflower meadows and field verges.
- Low maintenance: Once established, Oxeye Daisy requires little care and can thrive in a variety of growing conditions.
Sowing Guide:
- When to sow: Sow seeds in early spring or autumn for the best results.
- Sowing rate: Use approximately 1g per metre squared.
- Planting depth: Lightly cover seeds with soil, as they need light to germinate.
- Growing conditions: Prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate poor soil conditions. Full sunlight is ideal.
- Spacing: Space plants around 30cm apart to allow for healthy growth and air circulation.
- Watering: Water regularly after sowing, but avoid waterlogging.
Oxeye Daisy is an excellent choice if you're looking to add wildflowers for pollinators or create a natural, sustainable garden. Whether you're planting along road verges, in waste grounds, or simply want a beautiful, low-maintenance flower that thrives in the UK climate, Oxeye Daisy ticks all the boxes.
For more information and detailed care advice, visit our Learning Hub and start sowing your own patch of wildflowers today!