When to Plant Daisies in Alberta – 2026
Published: April 27, 2026
Alberta spans Canadian hardiness zones across multiple cities. Plant daisies in Alberta from late may through june 1 (perennials); cool annuals in early to mid-may.. Cool-season annual daisies (Bachelor's Button, Swan River Daisy) can go out 2 to 4 weeks before Victoria Day in Ontario and Quebec — they tolerate frost down to -7°C. Shasta daisy and other perennials wait until after Victoria Day for safe transplanting.
Daisies Planting Window for Alberta
Shasta daisies: transplant in early spring or fall. Annual daisies (Bachelor's Button, Swan River Daisy): direct sow 2–4 weeks before last frost. Oxeye daisy is perennial — plant in spring or fall. Most daisies self-seed freely once established.
For Alberta specifically, the recommended planting window is Late May through June 1 (perennials); cool annuals in early to mid-May.. Alberta gardens across multiple climate zones — adjust based on your specific city. Cool-season annual daisies (Bachelor's Button, Swan River Daisy) can go out 2 to 4 weeks before Victoria Day in Ontario and Quebec — they tolerate frost down to -7°C. Shasta daisy and other perennials wait until after Victoria Day for safe transplanting.
Shasta daisies are reliably hardy to Zone 3 in Canada. Oxeye daisy (the wild meadow type) is hardy to Zone 2 but considered invasive in some Canadian provinces — check before planting.
Alberta Cities — Daisies Planting Dates
Each city below has local frost dates, Canadian zone, and a city-specific daisies planting calendar.
Best Daisies Varieties for Alberta
For Alberta , choose varieties rated for your zone or one zone colder for reliable winter survival. The Canadian-bred or tested varieties below perform well in Alberta conditions.
Tallest Shasta cultivar (90 cm). Strong stems don't flop in summer rain. Excellent across all Canadian zones.
Compact (60 cm) classic Shasta. The standard for Canadian perennial gardens.
Pink, red, or white blooms with yellow centres. Source of natural pyrethrum insecticide. Reliably hardy in Calgary and Saskatoon.
Tender perennial — annual in cold Canadian zones. Use for container plantings only.
Native white daisy-form perennial. Spreads aggressively in moist Canadian gardens. Excellent ground cover for Prairie shaded sites.
Caring for Daisies in Alberta
Sow method: direct sow or transplant. The steps below adapt the general planting advice for Alberta's climate and timing.
- →Annual daisies: direct sow seeds 2 to 4 weeks before last frost when soil is workable.
- →Perennial daisies: transplant in early spring (after last frost) or fall (6 weeks before first frost).
- →Choose a site with full sun (6+ hours) — daisies in shade get leggy and bloom poorly.
- →Space Shasta daisies 45 cm (18 inches) apart; Oxeye 30 cm (12 inches); Painted 30 cm (12 inches).
- →Water consistently for the first month after transplanting; established daisies tolerate moderate drought.
- →Deadhead spent blooms to extend the flowering period and prevent self-seeding (or skip deadheading to encourage naturalizing).
Frequently Asked Questions about Daisies in Alberta
When should I plant daisies in Alberta?
Plant daisies in Alberta from late may through june 1 (perennials); cool annuals in early to mid-may.. Shasta daisies: transplant in early spring or fall. Annual daisies (Bachelor's Button, Swan River Daisy): direct sow 2–4 weeks before last frost. Oxeye daisy is perennial — plant in spring or fall. Most daisies self-seed freely once established.
What Canadian zones are in Alberta?
Alberta spans multiple Canadian hardiness zones depending on location. Major cities and their zones: Calgary (Zone 4a), Edmonton (Zone 4a), Red Deer (Zone 3b). Check planthardiness.gc.ca for your exact postal code.
What daisies varieties grow best in Alberta?
Shasta daisy 'Becky' (Zone 3+): Tallest Shasta cultivar (90 cm). Strong stems don't flop in summer rain. Excellent across all Canadian zones. Shasta daisy 'Alaska' (Zone 3+): Compact (60 cm) classic Shasta. The standard for Canadian perennial gardens.