{"title":"Tropical Bellis","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"272\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenus: \u003cem data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"136\"\u003eBellis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"117\" data-end=\"272\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"150\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asteraceae\u003cbr data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"164\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"181\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Daisy, English Daisy\u003cbr data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"205\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"222\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Europe, North Africa, and parts of western Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"724\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"290\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"293\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"301\"\u003eBellis\u003c\/em\u003e is a small genus of charming, low-growing perennials best known for \u003cem data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"387\"\u003eBellis perennis\u003c\/em\u003e, the classic English daisy. With its cheerful, button-like blooms and tidy rosettes of spoon-shaped leaves, \u003cem data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"504\"\u003eBellis\u003c\/em\u003e is often associated with cottage gardens, wildflower meadows, and lawns. The blooms typically feature white, pink, or red ray florets surrounding a central yellow disc, and they appear in early spring through to summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"981\"\u003eThough often treated as a biennial or cool-season annual in bedding displays, \u003cem data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"821\"\u003eBellis perennis\u003c\/em\u003e is actually a hardy perennial in temperate climates. Compact and easy to grow, it’s a favourite for edging, rock gardens, containers, or naturalized plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"998\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"998\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1012\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade; prefers some afternoon shade in hot climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1085\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained, and moderately fertile; dislikes overly dry or heavy soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1192\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; consistent moisture supports best flowering, especially during dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy in Zones 4–8; well-suited for most Canadian gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1483\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1376\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low; deadhead regularly to prolong bloom. Divide or replant every couple of years if plants become sparse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1485\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1619\"\u003eThe name \u003cem data-start=\"1522\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003eBellis\u003c\/em\u003e comes from Latin, meaning “pretty” or “beautiful,” a nod to the flower’s dainty charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1622\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003eEnglish daisies are traditional symbols of innocence and purity in floral folklore and literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1864\"\u003eThough often used ornamentally, \u003cem data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eBellis perennis\u003c\/em\u003e has a history of medicinal use, particularly in herbal remedies for bruises and wounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1865\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"2003\"\u003eIn lawns, they self-seed freely and are often welcomed for their wildflower appeal—though they may be considered weedy in formal turf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2004\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2006\" data-end=\"2116\"\u003eDouble and pom-pom-flowered cultivars offer more colour and fluff, perfect for bedding and container displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/tropical-bellis.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. 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