Daisy (Bellis) Gardening Tips

Daisy is a genus of flowering plant in family Asteraceae. Its scientific name is Bellis. It is native to Europe and Mediterranean region and northern Africa. Most daisies are perennial, compact plants with colourful pompons borne on erect stems. It can be planted as edging, spring bedding or in containers. Easy to grow in sun or in partial shade in well-drained soil.

Some cultivars are among the best like the 'Alba Plena' which has double white flowers; 'Prolifera' ( hen and chickens ) has double white flowers and hanging from the 'mother' bloom is a pink and tiny 'daughter' flowers and 'Dresden China' which has tiny, double pink flowers.

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