Annual – English Daisy
English Daisy
Botanical name: bellis perennis
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: up to 6 inches in height and in spread
Hardy zone: zones 4-8
Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in first growing season
Foliage color: green
Flower color: pink, red, white, yellow, purple
Bloom time: year-round
Pruning instructions: deadhead as needed
Propagation methods: propagate by seed sowing
Landscape use: annual flower garden, container plant, hanging baskets, seasonal edging
Special features: long-lasting blooms, disease resistant, deer resistant, cool-season annual or biennial in zone 8 climate conditions
Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day
Watering instructions: allow the top 1-2 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions
Best time to plant: spring
Best type of soil: loam, sand
Companion plants: pansies, primrose, sweet alyssum, tulips
Toxicity level: toxic for pets if ingested but non-toxic for humansÂ
Invasive species: potentially invasive in zone 8 climates
