Osteospernum

african daisy

are grown for their daisy-like white, pink or yellow flowerheads. Grow in a border. This is a semi-prostrate perennial it produces a low clump about 20 cm high and 1m wide. It will produce an abundance of purplish pink daisies with darker central discs throughout the autumn.

Classification

• Common Names: african daisy

• Family: jucumdum

• Variety: symphony collection

DSC02035.JPG: 2002-04-28 african daisy

Propagation Notes

• Plant Type: Perennial

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sow seed in spring, root softwood cuttings in late spring or semi ripe cuttings in late summer full hardy to frost tender For best results feed your Osteospermums on a weekly basis with a general fertilizer. A potash rich feed such as tomato feed will help promote flowering.

African daisy - 2021-07-14

African daisy - 2002-04-28

osteospernum-1.JPG: 2001-06-30 african daisy

june 2003 - 016.jpg: 2020-11-14 african daisy osteospernum

Image2238.jpg: 2002-04-28 african daisy

2023-07-13: The plants in pots overwinters quite well. They have now survived several winters. One pot is in the sun on a stand, and the other under the tree is shade.

2002-05-10: Bought in 10 plants: cream, lemon, milk, orange and peach.