Bellis; is a low growing hardy perennial grown as an annual.
Growing to around 200m (8”) high with a similar spread makes this an ideal plant for edging borders, carpet bedding, and window-boxes, and to grow in pots to produce flowers in winter.
They require a moisture retentative soil that does not dry out in summer.
The flowers come in various colours, flowering from March to October subject to variety. |
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Regular deadheading is advisable to prevent self-seeding, and to prolong the flowering period.
Cultivation;
Week 12; If growing as a perennial, propagate more stock by dividing established plants and planting out immediately providing ground conditions allow.
Week 26; Sow seeds in trays of seed compost and germinate at a temperature of around 15°- 20°C (60°-68°F)
Germination should take around 4-5 days.
Week 28; Prick out seedlings when large enough to handle in individual pots or boxes and grow on in a coldframe until planting out time.
Circa Week 36; Plant out into final quarters.
