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Supporting Tall, Floppy Shasta Daisies Without Stakes

Use plastic‑coated wire mesh supported by canes placed 2 feet above ground in early spring. Daisies grow through the mesh, hiding it. Spring pinching (cutting back by ⅓) also thickens stems. Don't rely on shorter plants for support—they'll get crushed.

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