English Daisy 'Pomponette' Red Seeds (Bellis perennis)

The English Daisy ‘Pomponette’ Red is a compact and eye-catching spring flower that produces dense, pompon-shaped double blooms in deep crimson to bright scarlet shades. Perfect for borders, edging, containers, or spring bedding, these hardy daisies bring vibrant early-season color and combine beautifully with tulips, violas, and forget-me-nots.

What Makes It Special

• Striking pompon-style flowers in vivid red tones

• Compact and hardy perennial, often grown as a biennial

• Early-flowering, adding bold color in spring

• Easy to grow and reliable in many garden settings

Key Features

• Botanical name: Bellis perennis

• Variety: Pomponette Red

• Height/Spread: 15–20 cm tall, 15–20 cm spread

• Position: Full sun or partial shade; moist, fertile, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: Early spring to early summer

• Lifespan: Perennial, usually treated as a biennial

Ideal For

• Spring borders and edging

• Containers, pots, and window boxes

• Cottage gardens and traditional bedding displays

• Pairing with spring bulbs like tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths

• Adding a bold red highlight among softer pastel flowers

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: May to July for flowers the following spring.

2. How to sow:

   • Sow on the surface of moist seed compost, as seeds need light to germinate.

   • Keep at 15–20°C; germination takes 14–28 days.

3. Transplant/Thin: Prick out seedlings when large enough, then grow on in cooler conditions. Harden off before planting 15–20 cm apart.

4. Care: Remove faded flowers to prolong blooming. Protect young plants from severe frost.