Ever heard of a 'Darling' of a Daisy? I hope not-as I just made it up. No, actually there is a shasta daisy (aka Leucanthum x superbum) cultivar named 'Darling'. I picked mine up last summer in the clearance section of Lowes Garden Center for $1. What a bargain and what a darling!This daisy is a dwarf daisy and is an early bloomer. The other shasta daisies I grow here (Alaska, Becky, and Snow Lady) do not bloom until early summer. This darling has been going strong for several weeks and looks to bloom and bloom and bloom. It is a an excellent plant in a full sun area where you'd like a smaller shasta daisy as it only grows to about 12" tall.
in the garden....
Speaking of darlings, my friend Skeeter is a real darling! She heard I had my first garden client, and also that I don't have business cards, so she went out and got me a business card holder-a bit of motivation. It's perfect! I promise I will fill it up soon Skeeter and thank you so much!
I'll be posting my choice for Plant of the Month on Monday, due to Mother's Day this Sunday. I want to wish all a very happy and special day! You all have a great weekend.
Tina, I will have to look for this daisy. I am not fond of the taller ones as they tend to fall over and look messy. But this shorter one would be useful in so many areas of the garden. Thanks, for showing these.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful gift. I am sure you will enjoy it and think of the giver everytime you use it.
I thought this was your choice! It's good to know, I've seen these and thought they were annuals.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty, I love daisys! I know just the spot to put several in my yard too! Thanks for the info.
ReplyDeleteWho out there couldn't love a daisy! They are my favorites!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, and what a nice business card holder!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great friend! That's a lovely card-holder Tina. Hurry up and fill it. I was off the Net for some time so didnt know about your first client. I must scroll back and read up on it. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your first client! The daisy looks happy, in fact...quite darling!
ReplyDeleteThe only shasta daisy I've had much success with is "Becky"; I'll have to look for this one.
ReplyDeleteHow sweet of Skeeter to get this case for you--it's so pretty with the dragonfly on it. Congratulations and good luck with your first client, Tina!
How did I miss that!? I think I should wait to comment until after the kids go to scholl and we leave echo mode. Beautiful bussiness card holder, Skeeter! Your such a darr'link!
ReplyDelete$1 -- what a great bargain! Shasta Daisies are wonderful aren't they?
ReplyDeleteWhat pretty daisies. They always look good with any flowers planted around them.
ReplyDeleteHow sweet of Skeeter to give you the card case. Just the right look for a garden coach.
Marnie
Congratulations are in order! And Skeeter is a dear friend. Yes, I do love my daisies!
ReplyDeleteBrenda
That is a sweet one! I'm going to look for that one. The ones I had always flopped over and became infested with bugs. Is that common for all daisys? I haven't tried any since.
ReplyDeleteI love your business card holder. It's perfect for a garden coach!
Well good for you and here's to many more. How thoughtful and sweet of Skeeter and it looks very exquisite.
ReplyDeleteOff to Portland and the airport now.
Hope all have a great weekend.
Congratulations on your first client! A blogger I used to work with, nubbytwiglet.com, reccommends getting business cards from http://www.overnightprints.com/
ReplyDeleteTheir site looks a little cheesy, but she says they're good and consistent (and she is a a designer with impeccable taste, so I take her word for it), and you can order runs as small as 25 cards.
I also know people who have made Moo cards, and they're very happy with them. They have a 50 card starter pack. http://www.moo.com/en/products/packsize.php?type=businesscard
My Shastas are blooming too! Order those business cards!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a busy day and even busier night for us here! (My excuse for being on late and for not responding individually-I am swamped).
ReplyDeleteThese shastas will NOT flop! Even with all the rain they are upright and perky just like in the picture and the picture was taken prior to the rain. These are gorgeous-not at all like the other shastas. It is reputed 'Becky' is the best upright shasta for the south, but in my experience, they all flop. Not the 'Darling'. You can't beat it with a stick.
Dawn, You are not to blame at all, the post posted incorrectly. I had to go into edit mode and it is still is not quite right, but will do for now.
Mom, Have a safe trip and great visit with the girls.
Meghan, I am going to check out their website. I am SUCH a procrastinator with finals and my garden, but need to get some soonest! Thanks so much!
Everyone have a great day. I'll be trying to mow my lawn in between storms and working on my final project which was due at noon. He has extended us. Whew!
Congrats on your first client. I missed that one.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Daisy. Will have to see if I can find one here & see if it will live here.
Great gift Skeeter. I know it will be used many times.
Wishing all the Mothers a "Happy Mother's Day" on Sunday.
Congrats to you! She is a lucky person to have you coach her! ...and you are so right, Skeeter is a darling. The Daisies are great looking! gail
ReplyDeleteSince you said these Shastas do not flop from mass rain maybe I should try them too. Nice size and I need some Daisies. Do I dare admit I don't have any? Before shooting me - in my own defense I usually buy the African Daisies each year as annuals.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful business card holder. How nice of Skeeter to get that for your new position?
Surprises come in small packages! :-) Dont ya just love a surprise??? tee hee. Now get those business cards ordered woman! lol...
ReplyDeleteThe Daisy is a darling and what a bargain! I love the back rack in Lowes and run to it before looking at any other flowers when in the garden center. lol I found a great bargain also last fall and was not expecting much but was I pleasantly surprised. I will share that at some point...
We hope to get the boat on the lake some time this weekend but the weather will dictate which day. The other day will be for some yard work in betweens showers. We are sure getting the rain lately. I may not have much of a veggie garden but the lake is full so boat rides galore this summer....
Tonight, is dinner and dancing with friends!
Have a good weekend everyone!
Congrats on your first client Tina! I'm sure they'll be pleased with what you do for them. The business card holder is beautiful. That was so nice of Skeeter. Cute little darling Daisy. Mine bloom later but I can't imagine having a garden without daisies. :-)
ReplyDeleteYou've gotta LOVE that price !
ReplyDeleteAnd they're healthy...yeah !
Looks good.
Great deal on a nice looking Daisy. My Grandmother has one that blooms early too, but I'm not sure what the name is of it. Skeeter is such a sweetheart! That is a charming business card holder. Good luck with your first client Tina & a Happy Mother's Day to you!!!
ReplyDeleteNow that is a great deal. The daisy is just lovely and so cheap too! Daisies make me smile!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful daisy and Skeeter's gift is lovely!
ReplyDeleteWell now you tell me! I just planted Shasta Daisy Alaska, and here I could have had a much more compact version. Oh well!
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