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Let's Explore the Beauty of the Gorgeous Daisy Leucanthemum Banana Cream!

The Leucanthemum Banana Cream daisy is a delightful perennial that adds a splash of joy to any garden scape.

Growing Daisies in Pots

 Known for its colour and vibrant personality, this variety of daisy has quickly become a favourite among both seasoned flower enthusiasts and budding gardening aficionados alike.

Growing Daisies in Pots

 With their sunny dispositions, these flowers have the uncanny ability to uplift spirits and transform any outdoor space into a colourful oasis. Imagine walking through your garden on a warm summer day, the gentle breeze carrying the faint hint of a chrysanthemum like aroma, its vivid colours catching the sun. This is the enchanting presence of the Banana Cream daisy.

Growing Daisies in Pots

The Banana Cream daisy features stunning blooms that start off as yellow buds, then turning creamy lemon-yellow, eventually transforming to a soft white as they mature. 

Growing Daisies in Pots

This fascinating colour gradient offers a dynamic visual effect, as the transformation unfolds over the blooming season, creating a lovely interplay of hues that draws the eye.

Growing Daisies in Pots

Each flower head is adorned with delicate, soft petals that gracefully surround a lively yellow centre, reminiscent of the sun itself. 

The diameter of the flowers can reach an impressive three inches ( 8 cm), making them substantial enough to stand out in any arrangement or garden bed.

Growing Daisies in Pots

Growing Conditions

These daisies thrive in well-draining soil that is preferably enriched with organic matter such as compost, which enhances nutrient supply and fosters healthy growth. They enjoy full sun to partial shade, allowing them to bask in the sunshine while also being adaptable to the varying light conditions most gardens offer. When positioned correctly, Leucanthemum Banana Cream can reach heights of up to 24 inches (61 cm), creating a lush and vibrant presence in your garden, filling gaps with its radiant blossoms. For those new to gardening, fear not! This daisy variety is incredibly resilient, capable of surviving in a range of soil types, making it a forgiving choice for gardeners of all levels.

They also thrive in large pots!

Growing Daisies in Pots

Care Tips

To ensure optimal growth and a plentiful display of blooms, it is crucial to provide adequate watering, especially during dry spells; consistent moisture is key, but be mindful not to overwater, as this can lead to root rot. Deadheading spent blooms is a simple yet highly effective practice that not only promotes a longer flowering season but also enhances the plant's overall appearance—it's like giving the daisies a little haircut that encourages them to produce even more blossoms! Fertilising with a balanced fertiliser in the spring can also boost blooming potential, ensuring your daisies are bursting with colour throughout the season. Additionally, consider mulching around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds, allowing your Banana Cream daisies to thrive without competition for nutrients.

Growing Daisies in Pots

Attracting Pollinators

One of the most delightful features of the Leucanthemum Banana Cream is its ability to attract a myriad of pollinators. This daisy is a favourite among bees and butterflies, making it excellent for those looking to support local wildlife and create a sustainable ecosystem. The vivid blossoms act as beacons, drawing in these invaluable insects, which in turn assist in the pollination process that sustains many garden plants. By planting these daisies in your garden, you can create a vibrant ecosystem that not only enhances the beauty and health of your outdoor spaces but also plays a role in preserving local biodiversity. Observing bustling bees and fluttering butterflies among the blossoms truly brings the garden to life, adding an element of harmony with nature.

Growing Daisies in Pots

                              Daisies Mean 'True love'.
Because daisies are composite flowers, they are actually two flowers that have blended together in complete harmony. So, they have a meaning of true love. If you have an anniversary coming up or want to send romantic gesture flowers, then daisies are a perfect choice.

With their cheerful blooms and easy-care nature, the 'Leucanthemum Banana Cream' daisy is a vibrant addition to any garden. So, roll up your sleeves, dig in the soil, and let the 'Leucanthemum Banana Cream' daisy brighten up your life and garden! 

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Wishing y'all a wonderful Christmas
 filled with love, joy and laughter.
Mia Bella Passions 
will greet you all again in the New Year
with new inspiration.


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How Fold A Paper Christmas Napkin

Christmas Table Setting Ideas

 Today I'm sharing a lovely way to present a paper Christmas Napkin.

Christmas Table Setting Ideas

As well as a simple table setting in Christmas greens and reds.

Christmas Table Setting Ideas
You will need:
Christmas design Paper Napkins
One large plate and one medium plate.
A fabric napkin.
A checked table mat.

How to Fold Christmas Napkins
Place the paper napkin on a table or bench.
Open  as shown with the fold to the right.

How to Fold Christmas Napkins
Hold your finger at the middle.

How to Fold Christmas Napkins
Pull down one layer of the napkin to create a triangle.

How to Fold Christmas Napkins
Flip it up to the line up with the top triangle.

How to Fold Christmas Napkins
You now have two triangles up that meet together, and a square of double layer napkin at the bottom.

How to Fold Christmas Napkins
Repeat steps for the bottom square of the napkin.

How to Fold Christmas Napkins
So it looks like this.

How to Fold Christmas Napkins
Then flip that triangle up to meet the other triangle you have folded.

How to Fold Christmas Napkins
This is what you will have created.

How to Fold Christmas Napkins
Hold by the top top and place on the dinner plate.

Christmas Table Setting Ideas
You now have a standing paper napkin Christmas tree!

Christmas Table Setting Ideas
I add a lovely ornament to the plate, and this year carved a small heart stone.

Christmas Table Setting Ideas
This is the finished table setting idea.
It's simple but Christmasy in green, white, cream and red colours.

Christmas Table Setting Ideas
To make a little heart rock, just look for small stones that are heart-shaped, as this one was.
Then I used 100-grit sandpaper to shape the cleft and lobes at the top.

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