French daisy (Bellis bernardi)
Care, watering, light and tips for French daisy on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Asteraceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 0–35 °C
About French daisy
Bellis bernardi, also known as Bernard's Daisy, is a delightful perennial daisy native to Corsica. It is characterized by its small white flowers with yellow centers, blooming profusely in spring and summer, forming dense clumps. It is ideal for rock gardens, path borders, or as a groundcover in Mediterranean-style gardens, providing a wild and delicate touch.
Native range
France (Alpes-Maritimes)
Care tips
It prefers full sun exposure or light partial shade for optimal flowering, although it tolerates a little more shade in hot climates. It requires moderate watering, keeping the substrate slightly moist but not waterlogged, especially during dry periods. The ideal substrate is well-drained, sandy or slightly clayey, with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH. A common mistake is overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
How to save a dying French daisy
- Warning signs
- Soft, yellowing or spotted leaves, no blooms, drooping stems.
- First aid
- Check drainage and soil moisture. Move to indirect light.
- What kills it
- Overwatering or lack of sun, leading to root rot.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if roots aren't completely rotten and you act quickly.