Bellis Perennis, commonly known as the English Daisy, is a classic cool-season flowering plant native to Europe and Western Asia. Though botanically classified as a short-lived perennial or biennial, it is frequently cultivated as a spring annual in cooler climates. These charming plants belong to the Asteraceae family.
Key Characteristics:
Key Characteristics:
- Appearance: The plants typically form dense, low-growing rosettes of basal leaves. The flowers bloom on short stalks and can range from the classic single daisy form with a yellow central disc to elaborate, fully double ‘pom-pom’ or ‘quilled’ varieties (like ‘Habanera’ and ‘Tasso’).
- Colors: Blooms are available in various shades of white, pink, and red.
- Usage: They are essential for early spring gardening, providing reliable color when many other annuals are dormant. They excel in garden edging, container plantings, hanging baskets, and mass plantings in beds.
Care: They prefer full sun to partial shade conditions and perform best in moist, well-drained soil.This category includes distinct varieties such as ‘Roggli Red’ (single red blooms), ‘Habanera Mix’ (large, shaggy flowers), and ‘Tasso Mix’ (small, dense, button-like flowers), each offering a unique floral texture and look
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