Felicia 'Blue Jay'

How to grow Felicia 'Blue Jay' in NZ

Felicia 'Blue Jay' grows best in full sun with well drained soil and performs well in most regions of NZ, especially warmer areas. Plant in spring or autumn to allow roots to establish. Ensure good drainage as wet soils can lead to root problems. Water regularly while establishing, then reduce watering once settled. A sheltered position helps protect flowers and encourages consistent blooming throughout the season.

Felicia 'Blue Jay' care tips

Felicia 'Blue Jay' is low maintenance and benefits from occasional care. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming and maintain a tidy look. Apply a light fertiliser in spring to support growth. Avoid over watering as this plant prefers slightly drier conditions. Light trimming after flowering helps keep the plant compact and promotes fresh growth for ongoing colour.

Felicia 'Blue Jay' size, spacing, and growth rate

Felicia 'Blue Jay' typically grows to around 30 to 40 cm tall and spreads 40 to 60 cm wide, forming a neat mound. It has a moderate growth rate and fills out quickly during spring and summer. Space plants about 40 to 50 cm apart to allow airflow and full development. Its compact nature makes it well suited to smaller gardens and container planting.

Landscaping uses for Felicia 'Blue Jay'

Felicia 'Blue Jay' is perfect for adding bright colour to borders, rock gardens, and containers. Its blue flowers provide excellent contrast with green foliage and other flowering plants. Use it as a front of border plant or to line pathways. It also performs well in coastal gardens and pots on patios where its long flowering season can be enjoyed up close.

Why buy Felicia 'Blue Jay' from The Plant Company?

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