Is a Bellis Mix a flower and if so can you give some tips on caring for it?

Answer 1

Bellis (Bellis perennis) is a biennial - it grows in the first year (and may flower somewhat that year), but produces the most flowers in its second year of growth and then usually dies off. But Bellis sets a lot of seeds, so once planted, it will be a perennial presence in your garden. Bellis flowers run the range from red to white (with some plants displaying a mix of colors in the same flower, e.g., pink border petals with red center). I'm assuming the "Mix" in your question refers to a mixture of flower colors, as opposed to all of a single color. This plant does best in full sun, although it will tolerate light shade, but will flower less. In hotter climates afternoon shade would actually be a good idea because Bellis prefers cooler temperatures and afternoon shade will prolong the flowering season.