Bellis sylvestris, or the Southern daisy, is a perennial herbaceous of the genus Bellis. It is very common in the meadows and clear woods of the Mediterranean regions. The robust plant has creeping roots and big leaves of dark green. The spoon-shaped leaves have a short petiole hard to distinguish and several conspicuous veins. Autumnal flowering is presented by an inflorescence containing white external flowers and yellow central flowers. The plant bears a fruit called achene.
Southern Daisy Care
Bellis Sylvestris
What is the plant
humidity
High
lighting
Full Sun
temperature
min -23°C
hardiness zone
5 - 9
difficulty
Easy
hibernation
Cold Period
How to Care for the Plant
Water
The Bellis daisy should get watered regularly when exposed to bright sunlight. If the soil dries out, the plant is less likely to have a full bloom in the spring.Water the plant regularly, keeping the soil moist while avoiding letting the plant sit in water.
Pruning
Cutting the stems back keeps the plant from flowering.
Fertilizer
Fertilizer can be used once or twice at the start of spring to encourage healthier foliage and fuller blooms.
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Sunlight
English daisies are suited for outdoor growth in USDA hardiness zones 3 to 7.In the United States, the plant can thrive outdoors in the Midwest and northern coastal regions. It prefers full sun to partial sun.
Soil
The plant grows well in regular potting soil with good drainage.
Temperature
The ideal temperature range is 50° to 60° degrees Fahrenheit.In the southern states, the plant cannot tolerate the heat. It also doesn’t enjoy the extreme humidity of the southeast or the dry climates in the southwest.
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Container
Luckily, it’s an easy plant to grow in potted containers.The small rosettes can be placed in just about any location and near any window, other than a south-facing window providing direct sunlight.
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