English Daisy

Bellis Perennis

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Overview

Bellis perennis, commonly known as the English Daisy, is a charming perennial with dense tufts of spoon-shaped leaves. This European native flaunts cheery, pompon-like flowers, typically 1-2 inches in diameter, featuring vibrant white, pink, or red petals encircling a golden-yellow eye. Suited for USDA zones 4-8, it thrives in full sun to partial shade, reaching 3-6 inches tall with a similar spread. Ideal for borders, pots, or as a groundcover.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 3–10Climate Mediterranean, Temperate

English Daisy (Bellis Perennis) — commonly known as the English Daisy

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Asteraceae
Climate: Mediterranean, Temperate

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English Daisy (Bellis Perennis) — surrounding a bright yellow disc center; they could potentially bloom all year round, image 99

English Daisy (Bellis Perennis) — English Daisies thrive in temperate climates, flowering from early spring until the onset of summer; typically, image 101

English Daisy (Bellis Perennis) — with flower stems extending upwards to 3-6 inches tall.<br><br>Flower heads are composed of white ray florets; is, image 98

English Daisy (Bellis Perennis) — This plant is renowned for its rosette of spoon-shaped leaves and quintessential daisy-like flowers; adding a, image 96

English Daisy (Bellis Perennis) — Blooms are modestly sized, commonly measuring 0.75-1.5 inches in diameter; adding a lively dimension to the, image 100

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