Bellis Bellissima Mixture
Bellis perennis ‘Bellissima™ Mixture’, Bellis Bellissima™ Mixture (English Daisy)Bellissima™ Mixture English Daisy is a charming and versatile perennial that brings lively, cottage-garden elegance to early spring and spring landscapes. This specially bred mix boasts a profusion of fully double, ruffled flowers in a delightful palette of reds, pinks, and whites, which bloom prolifically on low, neat mounds of foliage. Its classic daisy form, combined with modern hybrid vigor, makes it a standout performer for cool-season color in beds, borders, containers, and mixed plantings.
English daisies are renowned for their early-season performance, often blooming sooner than many other perennials and serving as a bridge of color between winter and the emerging spring garden. ‘Bellissima™ Mixture’ carries this heritage forward, displaying abundant flowers on compact plants typically reaching 6–10 inches tall with a spread of 5–8 inches. They are perfect for edging pathways or adding layered texture at the front of beds.
These low-growing, mounded plants form a tidy base of dark green foliage from which the blooms rise, creating a carpet of color that draws the eye. The blooms are particularly effective in early-spring displays, rock gardens, container combinations, and informal cottage-style landscapes. Birds and beneficial insects may also visit the blossoms, taking advantage of early pollen and nectar sources.
The Bellissima™ Mixture is adapted to cooler climates and performs reliably in USDA Zones 4a–7b, offering resilience to frost and cooler growing conditions. Though often treated as a short-lived perennial or biennial in warmer regions, when given the right location and care, this daisy will return and spread modestly. It also lowers maintenance needs for gardeners seeking dependable early color without heavy grooming or deadheading.
Care Instructions:
Planting: Choose a site with partial to full sun exposure. Morning sun with afternoon shade is ideal in warmer climates, especially where temperatures rise quickly in spring.
Soil: Plant in well-drained, fertile soil. English daisies do not tolerate prolonged saturated conditions.
Watering: Water regularly during establishment; maintain evenly moist soil during active growth, especially in spring.
Fertilizing: Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring to support lush foliage and abundant bloom.
Mulching: Apply a 1–2″ layer of organic mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Keep mulch a few inches away from plant crowns.
Deadheading: Remove faded flowers to encourage continued bloom and maintain a neat appearance.
Spacing: Space plants 5–8″ apart to allow room for mature spread and airflow.
Maintenance: Monitor soil moisture, deadhead as needed, and thin clumps that become crowded to maintain health.
Whether used in mass plantings, container accents, or companion plantings with other spring bloomers like violas, primroses, and hellebores, English Daisy ‘Bellissima™ Mixture’ contributes cheerful color and textured interest. Its abundant double flowers and compact habit make it an ideal choice for gardens that celebrate the fullness of spring.
