Daisy Double Mixed Flower Seeds

About Daisy Double Mixed Flower Seeds

Double English daisy — small pompom-like flowers, for edging and pots. Grows only in cool places and seasons.

• Botanical name: Bellis perennis
• Care level: Moderate
• Expected germination time: 10–15 days at 15–20C under suitable conditions*

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow at the right depth — Surface sow — the fine seed needs light to germinate; do not cover with soil, just press in lightly.
3. Water gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Place the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (partial sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 10–15 days at 15–20C.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Partial sun
• Water: Keep the soil consistently moist — the flowers get smaller if it dries out.
• Soil: Rich, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil
• Temperature: 8–22°C; the plant fails in heat.
• Fertiliser: Monthly light liquid feed

Sowing season in India

September–October in the plains; in hill areas spring as well. Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

Heat stress, aphids on new growth

*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.