About
Bellis perennis 'Dresden China' is a hardy perennial frequently utilized in bedding displays. It produces densely packed, rosette-shaped flower heads that measure 3 cm in diameter, showcasing a pink hue. This variety blooms profusely throughout spring and summer.
About the genus
Bellis are perennial plants that develop a rosette of spoon-shaped foliage. They produce flower heads resembling daisies, with many cultivars featuring double blooms, flowering from early spring through late summer.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
- Plant type
- Annual Biennial, Bedding
- Habit
- Matforming
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Height
- Up to 10 cm
- Spread
- 0-0.1 metre
- Time to full height
- 1-2 years
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in well-drained moderately fertile soil in full sun or partial shade
- Pruning
- Cut back after flowering
- Propagation
- Propagate by seed or division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free