Bellis Perensis, Daisy Mixed Color - Flower Seeds
Specifications
| Family |
Asteraceae |
| Native region |
Europe |
| Mature height |
10-20 cm |
| Growth rate |
Moderate |
Care guide
| Sunlight |
Full sun to partial shade (4-6 hours) |
| Watering |
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained |
| Soil / mix |
Fertile, well-drained loam rich in organic matter |
| Fertilizer |
Light feed of balanced liquid fertiliser every 2-3 weeks |
| Difficulty |
Easy |
Uses
<p>A delightful ornamental for border edges, rockeries, hanging baskets and container displays. Its long-lasting, cheerful blooms also work well as small cut flowers and add charm to balcony gardens.</p>
Growing tips
<p>Surface sow the fine seeds and press them gently into moist soil without covering, as they need light to germinate; sprouting takes <strong>10-15 days</strong>. Start in trays and <em>transplant</em> seedlings 15-20 cm apart at the 4-5 leaf stage. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering; blooms appear in about 70-90 days and continue through the cool season.</p>