Ernst Benary® Inc.
Family
Asteraceae
Botanical Name
BELLIS perennis 'Tasso Strawberries and Cream'( TASSO SERIES)
Plant Common Name
English Daisy, Tasso Strawberries and Cream English Daisy
General Description
English daisy ‘Tasso Strawberries and Cream’ features fully double flowers that open pink, then fade to white with age. This results in a multi-tone effect, with both pink and white flowers appearing simultaneously. They are held atop short, upright, leafless stems which rise from low rosettes of semi-evergreen, spoon-shaped foliage. In cool, temperate climates, the button-like flowers bloom from late winter into summer, and sporadically into mid-fall.
Preferring moderate temperatures, English daisy struggles in extreme heat, so is best planted in part shade where summers are hot. Otherwise, it can be planted in full sun and should be provided with fertile, moist soil. This cheerful perennial makes a fine edging plant for cottage gardens and mixed borders, and is lovely when used in containers or planted among spring-blooming bulbs.
English daisy is native to grasslands and woodland edges of Europe, extending as far east as Turkey. Long popular as a garden plant in England, it has been bred to create a range of colorful hybrids. These plants produce small, basal clumps of semi-evergreen foliage that may spread by rhizomes over time in cool summer climates. However, the more contemporary bedding varieties may tend to be short-lived, and are often treated as biennials.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
8 - 1
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USDA Hardiness Zone
4 - 8
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Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Plant Type
Perennial
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Height
6"-8" / 15.2cm - 20.3cm
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Width
6"-8" / 15.2cm - 20.3cm
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Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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Native To
Hybrid Origin, Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Average
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Soil type
Loam
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Growth Rate
Medium
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Water Requirements
Average Water
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Habit
Rosette/Stemless
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Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Green
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Green, Dark Green
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Fragrant Flowers
No
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Double
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Repeat Bloomer
Yes
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
No
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Foliage Texture
Medium
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Foliage Sheen
Matte
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Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
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Showy Bark
No
