Bellis perennis (English daisy, lawn daisy)

Botanical name: Bellis perennis
Common name(s): English daisy, lawn daisy
Categories: Annuals

Plant description:

A lovely biennial bedding plant with single or double daisy-like flowers in pinks, reds, white and bicolours. Sow seed directly and thin outseedlings to 150mm apart. Plants should reach the flowering stage after about 12 weeks. Feed and water regularly. Be aware: under ideal conditions, this can become a weed.

Family: – Asteraceae, Daisy family

Bellis perennis requirements and features

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Evergreen

Never Sheds All of Its Foliage.

Semi Deciduous

Sheds Part of Its Foliage During Winter/Autumn.

Deciduous

Sheds Its Leaves Annually

Full Sun

Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.

Half Sun

Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.

Shade

Prefers Low Light Levels.

Frost Hardy

Can Handle frost without damage.

Semi Frost Hardy

Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.

Frost Sensitive

Will Get Damaged and Possibly Killed During Periods of Frost.

High Watering

Requires Frequent Watering.

Moderate Watering

Requires Regular Watering.

Low Watering

Requires Little Water.

High Maintenance

Requires Regular Maintenance.

Moderate Maintenance

Requires moderate maintenance.

Low Maintenance

Requires little maintenance.

Pruning Required

Needs to be Pruned.

Indigenous

Originates in South Africa.

Non Indigenous

Exotic to South Africa.

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Plant Attributes
Additional Information

Botanical name	Bellis perennis
Plant Care	Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day. Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day. Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage. Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering. Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa.
Size	Height: 10 cm Spread: 500 cm
Categories	Annuals
Flowers	Description:Bears single or double daisy-like flowers in pinks, reds, white and bicolours.
Common name(s)	English daisy, lawn daisy
Origin	UK, Europe and North America.
Foliage	Description: Dark Green in Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter.
Maintenance	Feed and water regularly. Deadhead to avoid self-seeding.
Soil conditions	Prefers moist but well-drained soil.
Interesting info	Plants should reach the flowering stage after about 12 weeks.
Possible problems	Under ideal conditions, this plant can become a weed.
Seed sowing instructions	Sow seed directly and thin outseedlings to 150mm apart.

Description:Bears single or double daisy-like flowers in pinks, reds, white and bicolours.

Description: Dark Green in Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter.

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Bellis perennis (English daisy, lawn daisy)