Bellis English Daisy is perfect for planting over the top of spent spring bulbs. Often in containers or as a ground cover that does well with other rock garden plants. Bellis has deep green lance shaped leaves. It tolerates arid soils well and is a perfect plant to create borders and line walk-ways.

Sow the seeds directly outdoors after danger of frost or early fall. For areas with harsh winters, it is very easy to direct sow English daisy seeds in the early spring.

Bellis English Daisy can be planted in full sun to partial shade in well drained soils.

• Suraface sow 3 - 4 seeds per per plant outdoors spacing each plant 6 - 8 inches apart, and press onto soil (Do not cover) as seeds need light to germinate.
• Keep the soil moist until germination.
• Germination should occur in 14 - 28 days.
• If you prefer to sow English daisy seeds indoors, take these steps six to eight weeks before your last average frost date
• Press seeds into small pots filled with soil. Do not cover the seeds with soil because they need light to germinate.
• Seeds will sprout in two to three weeks at room temperature.
• Before planting in the garden, seedling plants need to be “hardened off”. Accustom young plants to outdoor conditions by moving them to a sheltered place outside for a week. Be sure to protect them from wind and hot sun at first. If frost threatens at night, cover or bring containers indoors, then take them out again in the morning. This hardening off process toughens the plant’s cell structure and reduces transplant shock and scalding.
• Transplant seedlings outdoors after danger of frost.

• Keep weeds under control during the growing season. Weeds compete with plants for water, space and nutrients, so control them by either cultivating often or use a mulch to prevent their seeds from germinating.
• Mulches help retain soil moisture and maintain even soil temperatures. For annuals an organic mulch of shredded leaves lends a natural look to the bed and will improve the soil as it breaks down in time. Always keep mulches off a plant’s stems to prevent possible rot.
• Keep plants moist but not wet during the growing season, especially during dry spells. Plants need about 1 inch of rain per week during the growing season. In the absence of enough water, Bellis English daisies will wilt. Use a rain gauge to check to see if you need to add water. It's best to water with a drip or trickle system that delivers water at low pressure at the soil level. If you water with overhead sprinklers, water early in the day so the foliage has time to dry off before evening, to minimize disease problems.
• When Bellis English daisies don't bloom, it could be due to three things: They are first-year plants so you will need to wait another year to see them bloom. It could be a lack of sun, they need four to six hours of daily sunlight. Or, they could be getting too much nitrogen and a quick-release liquid high-phosphorus fertilizer could remedy that. In hotter zones, a break from the afternoon sun will keep them blooming longer.