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Bellis perennis characteristics
What types of daisies exist?
English daisy, common daisy or lawn dawisy (Bellis perennis) is a plant of the Compositae family, which grows wild as a meadow weed and often grows spontaneously in lawns.
Currently there are numerous varieties of daisies. All of them have rosette-shaped basal leaves. They bloom from spring to summer – occasionally in autumn; and they can present different colors and flower shapes.
Characteristics of daisies
All varieties of English daisy are perennial plants, that is, they are green all year round.
Its colors can vary between white, pale pink, pink, red, purple and yellow. The shape refers to the petals, which can be multiple or double. The dense varieties, the most decorative and spectacular, usually have the description “Carpet” on the packaging.
Galaxy Rose daisy varieties
Perennial plant with pink and multiple petals, the leaves are rosette-shaped and it has rhizomatous roots. It is used for ornamental purposes as a balcony or garden plant.
Many varieties of daisies
Daisies of the “Galaxy rose” variety (Bellis perennis var. Galaxy rose) Alice variety: numerous pink flowers.
- Dresden China variety: dwarf flowers, with dense petals and thick pink flowers.
- Rominette Red variety: intense red in color and with multiple petals. Beautiful ornamental plant for its dense, pompom-like flowers.
- Victoria variety: large, bushy flowers, red with white streaks.
- Rubiflora variety: compact plant with red flowers.
- Tasso Strawberries&Cream variety: numerous, bushy, pale pink flowers with white streaks.
What are the most decorative daisies?
In general, the Carpet varieties are the most requested, because they have multiple petals that make them more attractive, with a cushioned and decorative appearance.
However, it is the grace of the gardener and the care we give to the plant that will determine whether we have a beautiful and decorative flower bed or pot. It is highly recommended to combine daisies with other plants that are in bloom in the same season, such as nazarenes, pansy or some Myosotis that grows spontaneously in the pot.
Where to buy daisy plants?
We can purchase these plants in flower shops, garden centers or markets with plant stores. It is possible that stores offer seed mixes, which combine different varieties.
The Internet can also be a resource to get plants in online stores. In that case, we must make sure that it is a website with a secure payment method.
Daisy-like plants
We must ensure that it is the species Bellis perennis. Daisies can be confused with other plants of the chrysanthemum family and even the same genus.
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