Common daisy (Bellis perennis)
Care, watering, light and tips for Common daisy on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Asteraceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 0–35 °C
About Common daisy
Bellis perennis, commonly known as the common daisy, is a small and charming perennial herbaceous plant, native to Europe. Its delicate white, sometimes pink, flowers with a bright yellow center form a cheerful carpet in gardens and lawns, being perfect for borders, rockeries, or as ground cover in sunny areas.
Native range
Europe and Asia Minor
Care tips
It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, fertile, and moist soil. Water regularly to keep the substrate slightly moist, especially during dry periods, but avoid waterlogging which can rot the roots. A common mistake is planting it in very heavy or clayey soils without improving drainage, which is detrimental to its development.
How to save a dying Common daisy
- Warning signs
- Yellowish or wilted leaves, unopened or rapidly drying flowers.
- First aid
- Check soil moisture, repot if needed, remove faded flowers and leaves.
- What kills it
- Overwatering leading to root rot, or complete lack of water and direct sun.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act quickly and correct the issue; they are quite resilient.