Chrysanthemum Bellis perennis is a species of flowering plant in the daisy family (Asteraceae) with the English name English Daisy, so it is also known as English daisy. This species was first described scientifically by L. in 1753. The flowers are beautiful and eye-catching, so they are preferred for ornamental use or potted plants.
General information about English Bellis Chrysanthemum
Common name: Bellis chrysanthemum
– Other names: Tieu chrysanthemum, Chrysanthemum powder, Chrysanthemum bellis red bridge
Scientific name: Bellis perennis
– English name: English Daisy
– Asteraceae (Asteraceae)
Origin: Bellis is native to Europe and the Mediterranean region and North Africa. One species has been introduced into North America and the new generation hybrids are well suited to the Vietnamese climate.
Morphological characteristics of English Chrysanthemum Bellis
Chrysanthemum Bellis is an herbaceous, annual plant. When mature, 15-30cm tall, 15 to 20cm wide, upright sometimes branched.
– Leaves grow close together. Bellis chrysanthemum leaves are lobed, shaped like feathers, deep like compound leaves, very smooth, especially at the edge with large glands and serrated.
Flowers are about 6 cm in diameter with diverse colors such as red, white or light pink. Flowers all year round, pleasant fragrance. The inflorescence is large, like a button, bearing flowers evenly, at the end of the stem, fresh flower color. The bracts are close together to form a long, glossy green tube. Narrow tubular flowers.
Growing conditions and planting method
- Fast growth rate. This is a strong flower variety, flowers and plants always thrive, withstand harsh conditions.
- Suitable for places with cool climates, full sun. Suitable for our country’s humid tropical monsoon climate, it is grown by many people.
- Bellis daisies are grown and propagated by seeding. It only took 70 days for the plants to start flowering, especially the bellis chrysanthemums are very long-lasting.
- The soil for planting must be porous, well-drained, and rich in nutrients.
The English chrysanthemum has a life cycle every two years. This means it germinates and produces foliage the first year, then blooms the following spring. Although the plants won’t bloom in the third season, they self-seed freely, setting the stage for future blooms.
Application
Bellis chrysanthemum is used a lot to decorate the garden, interior or public works.
Chamomile Bellis has been used as an effective way to relieve pain; accelerate the healing of cuts, bruises and surgical wounds; and to prevent infection.
