Overview
Bellis perennis is a matforming herbaceous perennial in the genus Bellis, part of the Asteraceae family, with evergreen foliage. It typically grows around Up to 10 cm tall and 0-0.1 metre wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Bellis perennis grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include bedding, ground cover and edging.
About
Bellis perennis ( BEL-iss pə-REN-iss), the daisy, is a European species of the family Asteraceae, often considered the archetypal species of the name daisy. To distinguish this species from other plants known as daisies, it is sometimes qualified or known as common daisy, lawn daisy or English daisy. In the wild it grows across North America, Oceania, Manizales | Pasto, Albania, Austria and other regions. It grows to around Up to 10 cm tall and 0-0.1 metre wide, carrying evergreen foliage. Grow it in full sun and partial shade and most soil types. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained, well-drained conditions and south-facing, north-facing, west-facing and east-facing aspects.
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About the genus
Bellis is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Bellis
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Bellis perennis size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- Up to 10 cm
- Spread
- 0-0.1 metre
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- Bedding, Ground cover, Edging
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Bellis perennis
- Propagation
- Division, Seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Bellis perennis?
Bellis perennis prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Bellis perennis need?
Bellis perennis is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
How big does Bellis perennis grow?
Bellis perennis reaches a height of Up to 10 cm and a spread of 0-0.1 metre. It takes around 2-5 years to reach full size.
Is Bellis perennis hardy in the UK?
Bellis perennis has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Bellis perennis?
Division, Seed.