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Bellis Bellisima Red Seed grows into compact mounds topped with rich red, fully double flowers for cool-season edging, beds and containers.
Ready to grow rich red Bellis blooms for winter and spring colour? Follow our step-by-step Bellis Bellisima Red Grow Guide for shallow pellet sowing, cool germination, transplanting and ongoing care.
Quick Grow Facts
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Plant Type: Cool-season herbaceous perennial, usually grown as an annual or biennial bedding plant.
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Scientific Name: Bellis perennis, Bellissima™ series.
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Seed Form: Pelleted seed; available as 10 or 500 pellets.
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General Sowing Time: Late summer to autumn in many regions; late winter under protection in frost-prone gardens.
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Position: Full sun in cool weather; morning sun with light afternoon shade in warmer areas.
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Sow Depth and Light: Cover shallowly with medium-grade vermiculite or fine mix. Light is not required for germination.
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Germination: 3–5 days under controlled conditions at 18–22°C; variable home trays may take longer.
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Spacing: 13–25 cm; use the wider end where airflow matters.
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Growth Form: Compact, low mounds; no support or pinching required.
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Height and Spread: About 15–25 cm high and 13–20 cm wide.
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Flowering: Allow roughly 13–20 weeks from sowing, depending on temperature and establishment.
Why Grow Bellisima Red
- Rich red flowers make a strong accent in cool-season plantings.
- Fully double blooms add dense colour without a tall plant.
- Pelleted seed supports accurate cell-by-cell sowing.
- Compact growth suits low borders, window boxes and mixed pots.
Growing Notes
- Sow one pellet per clean cell and keep the coating evenly moist until it breaks down.
- After emergence, provide bright light and gradually cooler, airier conditions.
- Transplant once roots hold the plug together, usually after about 5–6 weeks, then harden off.
- Keep the crown level with the soil and use fertile, well-drained ground.
- Deadhead regularly; use morning sun and afternoon protection when warm weather arrives.
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