Dorotheanthus (Mezoo)
Color Name: Mezoo Trailing Red
Mezoo Trailing Red Dorotheanthus daisy is a sprawling to mounding plant with succulent green leaves edged with white and accented with button-sized red flowers in spring. Mezoo Trailing Red has bright flowers with many petite petals that remain open during cloudy weather unlike other Livingstone daisies which close if the sky darkens.
Growing Tips: Dorotheanthus prefers full to partial sun, but can also grow in shade. However, it may not produce as many flowers if grown in the shade. Water Dorotheanthus when the top half of the soil is dry or the plant starts to wrinkle. Water thoroughly, but avoid overwatering, as this can cause root rot. Dorotheanthus prefers well-drained, sandy or rocky soil. You can improve the soil's fertility and texture by adding organic matter before planting.
When planting in containers, hanging baskets and window boxes, we recommend using our potting soil which is specially formulated for our plants. An application of a time release fertilizer at the time of planting will help to ensure the best possible performance. Zehr's Osmocote blend is perfect for the job. We also suggest fertilizing every two weeks during the hot summer months of June, July and August with Maxsea, which you can purchase at Zehr's. Begonias, Impatiens and most plants grown for foliage normally do not need as much fertilizer.
Photo courtesy of Ball Horticultural Company.
Mezoo Trailing Red Dorotheanthus daisy is a sprawling to mounding plant with succulent green leaves edged with white and accented with button-sized red flowers in spring. Mezoo Trailing Red has bright flowers with many petite petals that remain open during cloudy weather unlike other Livingstone daisies which close if the sky darkens.
Growing Tips: Dorotheanthus prefers full to partial sun, but can also grow in shade. However, it may not produce as many flowers if grown in the shade. Water Dorotheanthus when the top half of the soil is dry or the plant starts to wrinkle. Water thoroughly, but avoid overwatering, as this can cause root rot. Dorotheanthus prefers well-drained, sandy or rocky soil. You can improve the soil's fertility and texture by adding organic matter before planting.
When planting in containers, hanging baskets and window boxes, we recommend using our potting soil which is specially formulated for our plants. An application of a time release fertilizer at the time of planting will help to ensure the best possible performance. Zehr's Osmocote blend is perfect for the job. We also suggest fertilizing every two weeks during the hot summer months of June, July and August with Maxsea, which you can purchase at Zehr's. Begonias, Impatiens and most plants grown for foliage normally do not need as much fertilizer.
Photo courtesy of Ball Horticultural Company.
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Flower Color: Red Shades Foliage Color: Green Shades
Height: 4 to 6 Inches Spread: 6 to 10 Inches Hardy in Zone: 7 |
Blooms: Mid-Summer
Foliage Season: All Season |
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Dry
Attributes |
 Ground Cover  Extended Bloomer  Container Window Boxes Landscapes Mass Planting Hanging Baskets Drought Tolerant Colorful Foliage Border
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