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Daisy is a flowering plant known for its compact growth and bright composite blooms with central discs and surrounding petals. It forms clumping plants suitable for garden beds, borders, and container planting. This plant adapts well to a range of climates and performs best in full sun to partial shade with well drained soil. It is commonly grown for seasonal color and fits well in mixed planting arrangements.
Features
- Compact clumping growth with bright composite flowers
- Adaptable to a range of climates
- Suitable for garden beds borders and container planting
- Performs well in full sun to partial shade
- Suitable for seasonal ornamental planting
Specifications
- Scientific name: Bellis perennis
- Common name (US): Daisy
- Seed type / variety: Standard
- Growth habit: Perennial grown as annual
- USDA zones: 4 to 9
- Planting season: Spring and fall
- Growing season: Spring to summer and fall
- Sowing Season: Spring March to May Fall September to October
- Germination time and conditions: 7 to 14 days in cool soil 15 to 20 C
- Sunlight requirements: Full sun to partial shade
- Soil requirements: Well drained moderately fertile soil
- Watering needs: Moderate keep soil evenly moist
- Mature plant size: 15 to 30 cm height 15 to 20 cm spread
- Plant spacing: 15 to 20 cm apart
