Bellis perennis 'Pomponette' (English Daisy)
English Daisy 'Pomponette', Pomponette Series
Bellis perennis 'Pomponette' (English Daisy) is a perennial grown as a biennial, with a rosette of spoon-shaped, dark green leaves, and masses of cute pompon-like, fully double flowers in shades of red, pink, or white. Blooming in spring and summer, they prefer cool weather and often decline when hot weather arrives. Bellis perennis self-seeds, maintaining its presence in the garden. Popular as a bedding or container plant, it is often used to underplant tulips and other spring bulbs.
- Grows up to 4-6 in. tall (10-15 cm) and 6-8 in. wide (15-20 cm).
- A full sun to part shade lover, it is best grown in organically rich, fertile, moist, well-drained soils. Part shade is preferred in areas with hot summers. Intolerant of drought.
- This plant is very versatile and can be used in beds and borders, cottage gardens, city gardens, containers, or for garden edging.
- Generally pest free. Keep an eye out for rust. Deer resistant.
- Removing faded flowers regularly will keep plants blooming well into the summer.
- Propagate by seed or by division after flowering.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 8 |
---|---|
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early) |
Height | 4" – 6" (10cm – 15cm) |
Spread | 6" – 8" (15cm – 20cm) |
Spacing | 6" – 8" (15cm – 20cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Deer |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 4
– 8 |
---|---|
Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid,Late) Summer (Early) |
Height | 4" – 6" (10cm – 15cm) |
Spread | 6" – 8" (15cm – 20cm) |
Spacing | 6" – 8" (15cm – 20cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Deer |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Edging, Patio and Containers |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |