Bellis perennis Pomponette Mixed - English Daisy Seeds

This mix of English daisies 'Pomponnette Mixed', also called Bellis perennis, is one of spring’s pleasures. Indeed, its early little pompoms with yellow hearts come in the tasty, pastel colours of certain candies: pinks and reds that once combined with bulbs, brighten up flower beds as well as window boxes. Its hardiness allows everyone to enjoy its floriferousness.

Bellis perennis means "eternal beauty" and symbolises the Virgin Mary. In the language of flowers, they represent innocence and attachment. It is true that their childish and cute button-like appearance herald the long-awaited spring. It is originally a perennial that is used as a biennial, that prefers moist but well-drained soils. Its size (15 cm) allows it to be inserted into the edge of flowerbeds, in front of daffodils and tulips, but you can also find a place for it in pots and planters, among Grape hyacinths and forget-me-nots. Its pompom flowers are simple but tightly quilled: they form almost complete spheres (2 cm in diameter) made up of many narrow, densely packed petals that open up only to reveal a small yellow centre. Their colours are both soft and vibrant, ranging from pink to dark red. You can even taste them since daisy petals are edible; so sprinkle your salads with these small colourful filaments.

Several small, hairy stems arising from a rosette of dark green leaves, each bear a single flower. This flower is denser and more sophisticated than our common lawn daisies, but is still light and simple. They are charming planted in large groups but also combined with other plants with smaller flowers or bushier foliage. Do not hesitate to remove faded flowers to encourage further blooming. You will enjoy their cheerful features from March to May, which is why they are also called 'Easter flowers’ by the French. However, they also attract slugs and snails: a thing ring of ashes will protect them from these gluttons.

The mix 'Pomponette Mixed' is to be sown in the summer and transplanted in autumn. Your English daisies will grow just in time to welcome spring with gentle enthusiasm.