African daisy
Dimorphotheca spp.
Also known as
Cape marigold, Sun marigold
IMG 0460-Dimorphotheca jucunda by C T Johansson (CC BY 3.0)
Full Sun
Light watering
Tender
10b
USDA zone
2°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
30cm | Max | |
15cm | Min |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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African daisy Overview
Genus of around 20 annual, perennial and evergreen subshrubs originating from Africa and Australia. They produce daisy-like yellow, orange or white flowers, sometimes with contrasting coloured markings. It includes the well known ox-eye daisy, also termed Cape daisy, Cape marigold or African daisy. Species in this genus can readily hybridise with species in the genus Osteospermum and they are widely sold as cultivated ornamental plants. Deadheading flowers past their prime encourages more vigorous flowering.
How to propagate African daisy
Cuttings
You can propagate the annuals by seeds which are sown under glass in mid-spring, the perennials by semi-ripe cuttings in the summer.
Seed
Other uses of African daisy
Bedding plants also good for borders and window boxes. Suitable for coastal conditions.
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