
English Daisies (Bellis perennis) are timeless, cheerful favorites known for their cute, button-like blooms and ability to brighten the garden in early spring. This mixed color selection offers a delightful variety of white, rose, and deep red petals, often surrounding a bright yellow center. These hardy, low-growing plants form dense rosettes of foliage, making them perfect for rock gardens, early season containers, and mass plantings along pathways.
What are English Daisies?
English daisies are classic cool-season perennials that act like hardy annuals in many climates. They are prized in gardening guides for their ability to bloom when the weather is still cool, providing a much-needed splash of color while many other plants are still dormant. Their compact, uniform growth habit makes them incredibly versatile for small-space gardening.
Why gardeners choose them:
• Charming, multi-colored button blooms • Early season color that heralds the arrival of spring • Compact size, perfect for borders and containers • Reliable, easy-care perennials that thrive in cool conditions • Excellent for mass planting or as a cheery groundcover
Growth Habit: Compact, low-growing rosette Bloom Colors: White, rose, red, bicolor combinations Height: 4–6 inches Sun Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade Sowing Depth: Surface sow; light required for germination
Planting Instructions:
• Sow seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost, or direct sow in early fall in mild climates. • Lightly press seeds into moist soil surface; do not cover, as they need light to germinate. • Keep soil consistently moist; use a humidity dome if starting indoors. • Transplant after frost danger has passed or once plants are established. • Space plants 6–8 inches apart in well-drained soil. • Provide regular water and deadhead spent blooms to extend the flowering season.