Small leaves mat closely to make a mound four inches high. The flat lilac daisy-like flowers come in June and July on eight-inch stems. The variety superbus is slightly larger; albus has white flowers. ‘Goliath’ is a variety with flowers ranging from yellow-centered lavender to near-purple. ‘Spring Charm’ is a midget with lavender-pinkish flowers.
CARE. Any good soil, full sun.
PROPAGATION. Seeds in the spring (flowers the next year).
SPECIAL USES. Rock gardens, borders, edging.
Bellis Compositae Daisy
Miniature daisies of cheerful charm, some varieties barely six inches tall.
perennis—English daisy—Nests of green leaves sprinkled in spring and summer with flowers of white, rose, or red. Several new strains are now being offered in singles, doubles (some have quilted petals), and varied colors.
rotundiafolia caerulescens—alpine daisy—Soft-blue flowers all summer long.
CARE. Fertile soil; moist, but good drainage; sun or semisun. A cool summer produces larger flowers. Not suitable for hot climates.
PROPAGATION. Seeds (flowers following year), division in cool weather.