Our Pick Of Plants With Beautiful Daisy-Like Flowers
Do you like summer daisy-like flowers? Do you find yourself drawn to this shape but not sure what the name of the plant is? We love daisies and daisy-like flowers! Many plants have that popular daisy-like flower shape, and while most bloom in summer, some come early in spring and others in time for autumn. There are also many varying sizes from dwarf border choices to those towering at 2 metres (6 feet). Here is our pick of plants with daisy-like flowers to include in your garden. We are not ranking these plants as they are each beautiful and unique in the garden, and each one is on the list of must-have as cut flowers too.
Below is our list of recommended plants in alphabetical order with daisy-like flowers to brighten your garden.
Aster (Michaelmas Daisy)
Popular for late summer and autumn colour, aster is a reliable, hardworking plant that brings fresh colour to a garden. This herbaceous perennial is also a favourite as a cut flower. Read more: Guide To Growing Aster
Coreopsis (Tickseed)
The coreopsis daisy-like shape is a compact plant with masses of flowers blooming in summer. They are low maintenance and perfect for herbaceous borders with some taller varieties that produce excellent cut flowers. Read more: How To Grow Coreopsis
Cosmos
Sitting at the top of long slender stems of the cosmos is a brightly coloured daisy-like flower. It is a dependable, low maintenance plant that blooms all summer long and into the autumn season. They may look delicate, but they are hardy and easy to grow. Read more: How To Grow Cosmos
Dahlia
Dahlias have long dazzled many gardeners. They have many flower forms, including a single flowerhead that is daisy-like in shape. These show a single or two rows of broad petals that come in a wide colour range. They are also known as Mignon dahlias. Read more: Easy To Grow Dahlias
Echinacea (Coneflower)
Valued for its beauty and medicinal value, the echinacea’s daisy-like shape display in many late summer gardens. It is a striking plant in a herbaceous border. The echinacea is also deer resistant and easy to care for plant. Read more: How To Grow Echinacea
Rudbeckia (Black-Eyed Susan, Coneflower)
The rudbeckia is grown for the vibrant daisy-like flowers. This native North American plant brightens summer and fall gardens. It shares the common name, coneflower, with the closely related echinacea and has many similarities. Read more: Rudbeckia Plant Guide
Sunflowers
Sunflowers are unmistakable, and their large varieties are synonymous with late summer and harvest season. This daisy-like flower comes in shorter varieties that may be more suitable for the garden beds. Read more: Growing Sunflowers
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