Fresco Candy River Daisy
Best low-maintenance bloomer for busy gardeners and container enthusiasts.
The Fresco Candy River Daisy offers showy, lavender-pink, daisy-like flowers on a compact plant, making it ideal for summer borders, patio containers, or hanging baskets. It blooms early and provides continuous color throughout the season. For an enhanced visual display, consider pairing it with yellow flowers. This variety is also noted as a great potted gift option. It thrives in fertile, well-drained soil and is self-cleaning, meaning no deadheading is required. In mild climates, it acts as a tender perennial, but it is typically grown as an annual elsewhere.
$14.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
29
/ 3082
#29 in Landscaping & Garden Plants
Price vs Category Average
-46%
Below average
Mature Height
12
/ inches
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking dynamic, multi-tonal floral displays all summer long
- Busy homeowners wanting tidy, self-supporting plants without extra labor
- Eco-conscious gardeners looking to support local bee and butterfly populations
Who should skip it
- Low-maintenance gardeners who prefer a hands-off approach to plant care
- Shade-garden owners lacking consistent, direct sunlight in their landscape
- Casual hobbyists who want to avoid periodic digging and division
Performance breakdown
Maintenance Ease
Self-cleaning habit eliminates the tedious chore of manual deadheading.
Bloom Consistency
Provides reliable, continuous color from early season through summer.
Container Versatility
Compact, uniform growth makes it perfect for pots and baskets.
Pollinator Appeal
Bright, daisy-like blooms act as a magnet for local butterflies.
Climate Flexibility
Limited to mild zones unless treated as a seasonal annual.
Visual Impact
Showy lavender-pink petals create a striking contrast against green foliage.
Key Specs
Mature Height
12 inches
Mature Width
12 inches
Hardiness Zone
10
Water Needs
Average to Moist
Growth Rate
Medium
Features
- Compact shape suitable for containers and baskets
- Continuous blooming throughout the summer season
- Self-cleaning; requires no deadheading
- Attracts pollinators and butterflies
- Versatile use in borders, edging, and massing
- Can be used as a tender perennial in mild winters
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the Fresco Candy River Daisy, noting the plants arrive healthy and robust. The vibrant, cheerful colors are a major draw, providing immediate aesthetic impact in garden beds and containers. Gardeners appreciate its reliable blooming performance throughout the season, making it a high value addition that requires minimal fuss. This daisy delivers on its promise of bright, dependable color and vigorous growth, establishing itself quickly as a garden favorite.
Know before you buy
No, this variety is self-cleaning. It will continue to produce fresh blooms throughout the summer without the need for you to manually remove spent flowers.
Yes, its compact 12-inch by 12-inch size makes it an excellent choice for patio containers, window boxes, and hanging baskets.
It is only a tender perennial in USDA Hardiness Zone 10. In most other regions, it is best treated as a seasonal annual.
This daisy thrives in fertile, well-drained soil. It prefers to be kept consistently moist, so ensure your pots or garden beds have good drainage to prevent waterlogging.
Yes, the showy, daisy-like flowers are effective at attracting butterflies and other beneficial pollinators to your outdoor space.
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