Bellis perennis 'Rose'

Common name: English Daisy

Description: Produces cheerful pompom-like double flowers above neat rosettes of foliage from late winter through to late spring. The rose flowers provide cheerful spring colour. Compact plants are excellent for edging borders or planting en masse in containers. Cold-hardy and reliable, providing early nectar for emerging pollinators. Perfect as seasonal plants for traditional spring colour.

Other benefits: early flowering, attracts early pollinators, cold-hardy, compact habit

Wildlife attraction: early bees, hoverflies

Seasonal display: late winter to late spring flowering

Position: full sun to partial shade; flowers best with good light

Soil pH: adaptable; neutral, clay, sandy soils

Moisture: moderate watering; prefers moist but well-drained conditions

Winter hardiness: very cold-hardy; tolerates frost and snow