Felicia, Kingfisher Daisy
Feliciaamelloides 'Read's White'

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Felicia (fel-ISS-ee-uh)
Species: amelloides (am-el-OH-id-eez)
Cultivar: Read's White

Category
Annuals
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds