Bellis Perennis Pomponette

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Bellis Perennis Pomponette boasts masses of tightly quilled 1′ inch flowers producing a stunning display in a mixture vibrant shades of red, rose and white on neat, compact plants.

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Bellis Perennis Pomponette

Bellis Perennis Pomponette boasts masses of tightly quilled 1′ inch flowers producing a stunning display in a mixture vibrant shades of red, rose and white on neat, compact plants. Although strictly a perennial ,it is treated as a biennial and is excellent for use for both autumn and spring.  You can plant them in flower beds as well as in all kinds of containers, best of all in shallow ones, together with myosotis or tulips.

Cultivation Advice Bellis Perennis Pomponette

  • Sow in late spring/early summer outdoors in a sheltered, shady site in a well prepared seed bed about 6mm (¼in) deep. You can sow the seeds equally in pots or trays if there is not enough space.
  • Germination in 14-21 days at around 20°C (68°F).
  • You should prick the seedlings out when large enough to handle (pricked-out seedlings have a better root system).
  • You can grow thin seedlings outside to 10-15cm (4-6in) apart when they are large enough to handle and finally transplant to flowering site in autumn 23cm (9in) apart in sun or part shade for flowering the following spring.
  • “Bellis” requires full sun. You should avoid damp situations and you should take care not to over-water the plants.