Species English daisy
Dark-pink flower with yellow center, green leaves and yellow-green stems.

English daisy

Bellis perennis BELLISSIMA RED

Also Known As - English Daisy
The Bellis perennis 'PAS285179' BELLISSIMA RED is an absolutely stunning English Daisy, a beautiful hardy annual flower that is sure to attract attention. This little beauty has unique and vibrant red daisy petals, contrasting with yellow button centres that make this variety truly eye catching. It grows quickly, making it suitable for any garden size. The flowers are self-cleaning, so deadheaded spent blooms is seldom required. Not only does it look great but it needs very little maintenance and is resistant to many common garden diseases and pests. Many pollinating insects which can help promote other blooming plants are attracted to this flower. All in all, it's an amazing flower for the flower bed or border and truly the Queen of the Daisies.

Cycle:

Herbaceous Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Seed Propagation

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 8

Flowers:

White rays with yellow center Flowers

Sun:

full sun,part shade

Soil:

Well-drained

Fruits:

red Fruits In Summer Ready In

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

red

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Low

Drought Tolerant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Care Level:

Medium

watering

English daisy should be watered when the top 2 inches of soil are dry. This usually means watering every 3-5 days during the summer months and every 7-10 days during the winter months. It is important to make sure that you water your English daisy deeply. This means watering slowly and deeply so that water is able to penetrate the roots of the plant. You can also use a garden hose, water can, or watering can to make sure the English daisy is properly watered. Let the soil dry out before watering again. Too much water can make the roots rot.

sunlight

English daisy (Bellis perennis BELLISSIMA RED) prefers bright, indirect sunlight but will tolerate partial shade. The ideal amount of sunlight for this species is approximately 6 to 8 hours a day. During summer months, it is best to provide as much indirect light as possible. If planted in direct sunlight, the English daisy can be easily burned or suffer from wilting and drying out. In winter months, exposure to direct sunlight may be reduced, but the plant should still receive at least 4-6 hours of indirect light on a daily basis.

pruning

English Daisy (Bellis perennis BELLISSIMA RED) is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. Pruning English daisy can encourage new growth and blooming and should be done in early spring. Start pruning when the plant reaches about 8" high and remove up to 1-third of the height of the stems, cutting back to just above a bud or leaf node. This will help to encourage new, healthy growth and full flowering. Repeat this pruning monthly throughout the growing season, stopping around mid-summer to allow plenty of time for the plant to develop buds and flowers. Deadheading- removing spent flowers and seed heads- will also help to improve plant growth and flowering.

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Harvest Fruit

The harvesting season for Bellis perennis 'PAS285179' BELLISSIMA RED, also known as English daisy, typically begins in May and ends in October.

Starts Flowering

Bellis perennis 'PAS285179' BELLISSIMA RED typically starts flowering in April.

Harvest Fruit

The harvesting season for Bellis perennis 'PAS285179' BELLISSIMA RED, also known as English daisy, typically begins in May and ends in October.

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