GrowSabzHow to grow english daisy in pots
Also called Common Daisy, Lawn Daisy, Bruisewort, bellis · Bellis perennis
انگلش ڈیزی
- ☀️ Sunlight
- 4–6hours daily
- 💧 Water
- 0.1 Levery 2 days, 2 L pot
- 🌡️ Ideal temp
- 10–20°C
- 🪴 Min pot
- 2 L10 cm deep
- 🧺 Harvest
- 60–90days from sowing
- ⚖️ Yield
- 0.1 kgper 20 L pot
English Daisy keeps producing once it starts. First picking comes around day 60, and the plant then crops for roughly 120 more days — but only if you keep picking. Blooms left on the plant is a signal to stop making more.
Short answer
Grow english daisy in a 2 litre container at least 10 cm deep, watering about 500 ml per 10 litres of soil every 2 days, and keep temperatures between 10 and 20 °C. First harvest comes 60–90 days after sowing.
Where to plant it
What size pot does english daisy need?
2 litres and 10 cm deep is the realistic minimum for a single plant. Pick a container below to see what changes.
| Container | Minimum size | Depth | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pot | 2 L | 10 cm | Good drainage is essential. |
| Grow bag | 3 L | 12 cm | Excellent for aeration. |
| Open ground | — | 15 cm | Spreads easily, can be invasive in some areas. |
| Raised bed | 5 L | 15 cm | Provides good drainage and soil control. |
Watering
How often should you water english daisy?
Every 2 days through the growing season, at about 500 ml per 10 litres of soil — daily in hot weather, every 4 days when it turns cool. Water in the early morning. Bottom watering or gentle top watering works best.
Too little water
- wilting leaves
- stunted growth
- fewer flowers
Too much water
- yellowing leaves
- soft stems
- root rot
Avoid: overhead watering (can cause fungal issues); soggy soil.
Climate
Can you grow english daisy where you live?
No hardiness zone needed — compare your actual temperatures against the plant's own limits.
| Ideal range | 10 – 20 °C |
|---|---|
| Survives | -10 – 28 °C |
| Germinates above | 15 °C — best at 18 °C, about 10 days |
| Flowers drop | above 25 °C |
| Sunlight | 4–8 hrs/day, best 6 |
| Frost | Low sensitivity |
The flower-drop thresholds matter more than the survival ones. A plant can be perfectly alive at 28 °C and still give you nothing.
How cold is too cold for english daisy? Check your temperaturesEnter your night low and day high — see if it survives, and if it will cropTimeline
English Daisy growing stages, day by day
Click any stage to see what's happening. Durations shift with temperature — a warm season runs roughly a quarter faster than a cool one.
Feeding
Fertiliser schedule for english daisy
Feed on the interval below, changing what you give as the plant shifts from making leaves to making fruit.
| Stage | What to use | Per 10 L | Every |
|---|
How to prepare each feed
Common mistakes
Why english daisy fails, and how to avoid it
- A container that is too small
Below 2 litres the root run is too shallow. The plant grows, flowers late, and drops whatever it sets because it cannot support the crop.
- Watering too lightly
A daily splash wets the top few centimetres and nothing else. English Daisy wants about 500 ml per 10 litres of soil — one deep soak beats three shallow ones.
- Ignoring the flower-drop threshold
Above 25 °C flowers fall before setting. The plant can look perfectly healthy and still give you nothing — shade it through the hottest hours.
- Planting it beside Tall Aggressive Plants
Tall, fast-growing plants like sunflowers or corn can shade out English Daisies, hindering their growth and flowering.
Companions
What to plant with english daisy
Good neighbours
Shares similar growing conditions and aesthetic appeal, creating a beautiful ground cover display.
Similar to pansies, violas complement English Daisies well, thriving in cool weather and providing continuous color.
Forms a low-growing, fragrant carpet that suppresses weeds and attracts beneficial pollinators like hoverflies.
A low-growing herb that acts as a living mulch, retaining soil moisture and deterring some pests with its aromatic foliage.
As a nitrogen fixer, clover enriches the soil, benefiting nearby daisies, and also acts as a good ground cover.
Keep apart from
Tall, fast-growing plants like sunflowers or corn can shade out English Daisies, hindering their growth and flowering.
Mint is an aggressive spreader with shallow roots that will outcompete English Daisies for water and nutrients.
Large shrubs and trees have extensive root systems that will aggressively compete for water and nutrients, stunting daisy growth.
Plants that are heavy feeders (e.g., some vegetables) will deplete soil nutrients quickly, leaving little for the less demanding daisies.
Problems
English Daisy pests and diseases
Each lists the weather that brings it on, so you know when to start checking rather than reacting once it's established.
Aphids humidity any · temp 15-25
Small, soft-bodied insects that cluster on new growth and undersides of leaves, causing distorted growth and sticky honeydew.
Slugs Snails humidity >70% · temp 10-20
Chew irregular holes in leaves and flowers, especially in moist, shaded conditions. Look for slime trails.
Powdery Mildew humidity 50-70% · temp 20-27
White, powdery spots appear on leaves and stems, leading to yellowing and stunted growth. Common in humid, crowded conditions.
Rust humidity >80% · temp 18-25
Small, raised, orange-brown pustules on the undersides of leaves. Can cause defoliation and weaken the plant.
Leaf Spot humidity >75% · temp 15-25
Circular dark spots with distinct margins on leaves. Severe infections can lead to leaf drop and reduced vigor.
Crown Rot humidity any · temp any
Base of the plant becomes soft and mushy, leading to wilting and death. Caused by overwatering or poor drainage.
Aster Yellows humidity any · temp >20
Viral disease spread by leafhoppers, causing yellowing, stunted growth, distorted flowers, and witches' broom formations.
Harvest
When to harvest english daisy
First picking falls between day 60 and day 90, and the plant then keeps producing for about 120 days. Pick often — what you leave on the plant signals it to stop making more.
How to tell it's ready
- Fully open, vibrant flowers
How much to expect
Storing it: Fresh cut flowers can be placed in water; otherwise, leave on the plant.
Questions
English Daisy: common questions
How long does english daisy take to grow?
About 75 days from sowing to the first harvest, with picking usually starting between day 60 and day 90. It then keeps producing for roughly 120 more days. Warm weather pulls that forward; cool weather pushes it back.
What size pot does english daisy need?
At least 2 litres and 10 cm deep for one plant. A raised bed wants 5 litres of soil and 15 cm of depth.
How often should I water english daisy?
About 500 ml per 10 litres of soil, every 2 days in normal weather — daily when it is hot and every 4 days when cool. Water in the early morning.
What temperature does english daisy need?
It does best between 10 °C and 20 °C and survives from -10 °C to 28 °C. Seed needs soil above 15 °C to germinate, ideally around 18 °C.
Can I grow english daisy in winter?
It tolerates cold better than most, down to about -10 °C, so a sheltered spot or a cold frame will often carry it through.
How do I know when english daisy is ready to harvest?
Fully open, vibrant flowers. Once picked: fresh cut flowers can be placed in water; otherwise, leave on the plant.
How much does one english daisy plant produce?
Roughly 0.1 kg from a 20 litre container, or about 0.2 kg in open ground. Larger containers give proportionally more, up to a point.