Felicia 'Blue Jay'

Blue Daisy

Felicia 'Blue Jay' is a compact perennial prized for its vibrant sky blue daisy flowers with bright yellow centres. Flowering generously through spring and summer, it brings long lasting colour to NZ gardens. Its neat habit and tolerance to dry conditions make it ideal for borders, containers, and coastal settings where reliable performance and cheerful colour are desired.

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Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Perennials
Height:	50 cm
Spread:	50 cm
Flowering time:	Summer, Autumn
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Blue Daisy
Sku	11417

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?

The Plant Company supplies premium quality Felicia 'Blue Jay' plants that are grown for NZ conditions. As NZ’s most trusted plant nursery, The Plant Company ensures plants are healthy, strong, and ready to thrive. With fast delivery across NZ and expert advice available, you can shop with confidence. Choosing The Plant Company means you receive quality plants backed by reliable service.

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