An Overview of Big Red English Daisy

The English Daisy is a common, low-growing plant with red, pink, or white flowers native to Europe and Asia and widely cultivated as an ornamental plant. The English Daisy has several potential benefits, including its decorative value as a hardy and attractive garden plant. 

• It is also edible and can be used in salads or as a garnish
• It is used in traditional medicine to treat a range of ailments
• Relatively low maintenance and can thrive in a range of soil conditions

Other Benefits of Big Red English Daisy

The plant contains anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial compounds that may be useful in treating certain infections. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-draining soil. This flower is suitable for respiratory issues, digestive problems, and skin conditions.

Overall, the English Daisy is a hardy and versatile plant that can add color and interest to any garden while providing potential health benefits.

How to Sow Seeds and Care for the Big Red English Daisy Plant

Sow English Daisy seeds indoors in late winter or early spring, then transplant them outside after the last frost date. Alternatively, sow the seeds directly in the garden bed in early spring or late summer to early fall. The seeds should be planted shallowly and kept moist until they germinate, which usually takes 2-3 weeks.

Once the seedlings have grown large enough, they should be thinned out to a spacing of 6-8 inches. They require regular watering and should be watered deeply weekly during dry periods.

The English Daisy plant prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. It can tolerate various soil pH levels and does not require heavy fertilization. Deadheading the spent blooms will encourage the plant to produce more flowers and prevent self-seeding.

English Daisy can be propagated through division, which should be done in the spring or fall. Divided plants should be planted immediately in locations with similar growing conditions to their original site. With proper care, these daisies can bloom from spring to fall and add color to any garden.

Note: This Overview is intended as a guide only since cultural practices and climatic conditions may vary.

Specifications:

• Name: Big Red English Daisy
• Scientific Name: Bellis perennis 'Tasso Red'
• Growing Season: Annual/Perennial
• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Use: Ornamental, Medicinal
• Kingdom: Plantae
• Clade: Angiosperms
• Order: Asterales
• Family: Asteraceae
• Subfamily: Asteroideae
• Genus: Bellis