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Herbaceous Perennial
Bellis perennis
daisy
An evergreen perennial forming rosettes of dark green, spoon-shaped leaves, with small, solitary, yellow-centred, pink-tinged, white daisies in late spring and summer
Other common names
bairnwortbanwood
see morebanwort
benner gowan
bone flower
bonewort
common gowan
double daisy
ewe gowan
goose flower
gowlan
May gowan
pasquarette
bruisewort [4]
herb Margaret [2]
lockin gowan
luckin gowan [2]
marguerite [4]
noon flower [3]
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0–0.1 metreGrowing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink White Yellow | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink White Yellow | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
South–facing or North–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H7Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- Yes
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Bellis are perennials forming a rosette of spoon-shaped leaves, with daisy-like flower-heads, often double in cultivars, from early spring to late summer
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- SW Eurasia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in well-drained soil. Deadhead to avoid self-seeding
Propagation
Propagate by seed or by division after flowering
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Wildflower meadow
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest free
Diseases
May be infected by a rust
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