Azores Daisy (Bellis azorica)

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Azores Daisy Plant Care

Bellis azorica Hochst.

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With its unique silvery-grey foliage, Bellis azorica is a rare plant native to the Azores islands. This distinct coloration, coupled with its delicate daisy-like flowers, makes it a highly sought-after addition to any plant collector's garden. Its stunning appearance and rarity make it a treasure for botanical enthusiasts.

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Water

Every 4–7 days

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Temp

50–75°F

Humidity

40–70%

At a glance

How do you care for Azores Daisy?

Plant Azores Daisy in full sun to partial shade (USDA zones 9a–10b) and water a young shrub every 4–7 days until it is established. It tolerates temperatures of 50–75°F (10–24°C). Fertilize it every 6 months during the growing season.

Where Is the Azores Daisy Native To?

Native range1 country

What Is the Azores Daisy?

Azores Daisy (Bellis azorica) belongs to the Asteraceae family within the Bellis genus. Azores Daisy is native to the Azores. Azores Daisy is also known as Seubertia azorica.

Azores Daisy displays a low rosette, clumping growth habit, reaching up to 0.5 ft tall with a spread of approximately 0.5 ft. Azores Daisy produces small daisy-like flowers in white, pink, or red.

Leaf size: approximately 2 inches.

How Often Should You Water a Azores Daisy?

Water a young or newly planted Azores Daisy every 4–7 days, soaking the whole root zone, until it is established — usually one to two growing seasons. Established shrubs mainly need water during long dry spells. In a container, water whenever the top few centimetres of soil are dry.

Watering Frequency

Every 4–7 days

Until established; then in dry spells

What Light Does the Azores Daisy Need?

Azores Daisy thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Light Requirement

Full sun to partial shade

What Temperature and Humidity Does the Azores Daisy Prefer?

Bellis azorica tolerates temperatures of 50–75°F. Azores Daisy prefers humidity levels of 40–70%.

Temperature

50–75°F

Humidity

40–70%

What Soil Mix Works Best for a Azores Daisy?

Well-draining, fertile soil with added compost. Good drainage is essential for Azores Daisy to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.

How Often Should You Fertilize a Azores Daisy?

Feed Azores Daisy every 6 months during the growing season with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at the rate on the label. Established shrubs in good soil often need little extra feeding, so let weak growth or pale foliage guide you.

Stop feeding by late summer so new growth can harden before winter.

Fertilizing

Every 6 months

During the growing season

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Where Should You Plant a Azores Daisy?

Choose a spot with full sun to partial shade and well-draining, fertile soil with added compost. Avoid low spots where water collects after rain.

Azores Daisy is suited to USDA Zone 9a – 10b.

Plant container-grown or balled-and-burlapped shrubs in spring or early autumn, setting the root flare at soil level, and water well after planting.

How Far Apart Should You Plant a Azores Daisy?

Azores Daisy can spread to about 1 ft (0.2 m) and reach about 1 ft (0 m) tall. Space plants about 1 ft (0.2 m) apart so mature crowns don't crowd each other, and plant at least half that distance from buildings, fences and paths.

Planning a row or hedge? Try the plant spacing calculator.

How Do You Prune a Azores Daisy?

Prune Azores Daisy while it is dormant in late winter: first remove dead, damaged and crossing branches, then thin lightly for shape.

If it flowers in spring, prune right after flowering instead so you don't remove next year's buds. Never take off more than about a quarter of the shrub in one year.

How Do You Care for a Azores Daisy in Winter?

Azores Daisy is frost-tender (hardy to USDA zone 9). In colder areas grow it in a container and move it to a bright, frost-free place before the first frost.

How Do You Propagate a Azores Daisy?

Azores Daisy can be propagated through seeds, division of clumps. Similar propagation techniques also apply to blue daisy plant care, which shares the same genus.

Is the Azores Daisy Toxic to Pets and Children?

Pet safety not verified

The ASPCA does not list Azores Daisy, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.

This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.

See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.

What Pests and Diseases Affect the Azores Daisy?

Azores Daisy is susceptible to aphids, slugs, snails. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.

Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.

What USDA Hardiness Zone Does the Azores Daisy Need?

Azores Daisy grows outdoors in USDA Zone 9a – 10b. It survives winters down to planting zone 9a. Azores Daisy is native to the Azores. In cooler regions, grow Azores Daisy as a houseplant or bring it indoors before the first frost.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 9a – 10b

Keep exploring plants

Azores Daisy is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.

It belongs to the Bellis genus — compare its care with other Bellis species on PlantoScan.

Bellis is part of the Asteraceae plant family — browse all Asteraceae genera and species.

Azores Daisy thrives in bright light and direct sun — see other bright-light plants.

More Bellis Species

Other Bellis species in PlantoScan's care catalogue share similar watering, light, and soil preferences:

Sources

  • Scientific name & taxonomy: Bellis azorica Hochst., family Asteraceae (first published in in Seub. Fl. Azor. 31, t. 9, f. 1-3. 1844 [3-5 Jun 1844]) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
  • Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Azores Daisy, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
  • Photo: Frank Vincentz, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons — original.
  • Hardiness zone: USDA Zone 9a – 10b, estimated from the plant's typical growing conditions.
  • Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.

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