Bellis perennis or English Daisies are charming small plants that produce white flowers, edged with pink, which have a little yellow ‘eye’. Leaves are small and a pretty shade of green.
Lots-a-Colour Varieties
Bellis Perennis (English Daisy) |
Galaxy Mix |
Compact growing habit. Flowers quickly in Autumn without cold temperature |
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Bellisima Series |
Blooms in Spring with large double flowers on full, vigorous, cold hardy plants. |
Height
10-15cm
Climate
All climates but like temperate to cool best.
Planting & Cultivation Tips
Bellis are hardy perennials but are best treated as annuals in Australia.
Plant 15cm apart in full sun or semi-shade and compost-rich soil.
Keep well-watered and weed-free.
Feed with soluble plant food when buds form.
Remove dead flowerheads, to keep plants looking their best.
Protect from snails, caterpillars and slugs.
Peak Flowering Time
Autumn and Spring
Useful for
An ideal flower for low borders and rockeries and look delightful in a cottage garden or as a mass display.