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Bellis is is genus name for daisy, which most of us think of as the common lawn daisy, Bellis perennis. However, 'Bellis daisies' are a type of bedding daisy that have been bred from the original lawn weed to have larger, often double flowers, in a range of different colours. Bellis daisies are a familiar ingredient of spring and early summer bedding schemes, with a multitude of varied uses such as in pots and window boxes, bedding displays and as edging for beds of other spring-flowering biennials. They are cheerful, easy to grow plants that need a minimum of fuss, and they offer instant impact that lasts for several weeks.
How to grow Bellis daisies
Use Bellis daisies to fill empty areas at the front of borders, or in rock gardens, where the blooms are sufficiently restrained to blend in. They also are a great option for cheering up an unloved corner or tired display. You can plant bellis daisy plug plants from August to overwinter and flower in early spring, or from spring for a slightly later flowering period.
Grow Bellis daisies in full sun to partial shade. Water weekly and feed fortnightly with a high potash fertiliser to encourage more flowers to form, and deadhead spent blooms to prolong the flowering season.
Bellis perennis 'Double Pink' has neat, tightly packed miniature heads in delicate shades of pink. It's perfect for growing in bedding schemes in both containers and at the front of garden borders.
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Bellis ‘Double pink’ and wildlife
Bellis ‘Double pink’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Bellis ‘Double pink’ poisonous?
Bellis ‘Double pink’ has no toxic effects reported.
