How to Grow English Daisy
Bellis Germination Information
Bellis is the botanical name for English Daisy
How to Sow Bellis: - Sow seeds indoors at a temperature of 68°-70°
- No cover needed as light aids in germination
- Expect the small, dust-like seeds to germinate in 10-15 days
- Seeds can also be sown outdoors during early spring; in mild areas they can be sown outdoors in late summer
- When sowing seed outdoors, we recommend a maximum planting depth of 4X the width of the seed
How to Grow Bellis: Space: Space 6 inches apart in full sun or light shade.
Soil: Site in a light, rich, fertile, moist, well-drained soil. Keep them well watered and fertilize them monthly
Transplant: Transplant when there are at least two sets of true leaves
Appearance and Use: Grow it in borders, rock gardens, in containers, and as a bedding plant.
The plants form 4-6 inch tall by 2-8 inch wide basal rosettes of spoon-shaped leaves. The single or
double, white, pink, red, or purple, daisy-like flowers appear in May and June
About Bellis: Pronunciation: bel’is per-en’is
Lifecycle: Perennial
Origination: Asteraceae, native to Europe
Common Name: English Daisy