African daisies (Osteospermum spp.) are pretty daisy-like flowers with vivid colors. Learn to grow them in your garden.
African daisies (Osteospermum) add bold color and charm to any garden. Learn how to plant, grow, and care for these vibrant, sun-loving flowers to enjoy brilliant blooms all season.
Osteospermum / ˌɒstiəˈspɜːrməm, - tioʊ -/, [2][3] is a genus of flowering plants belonging to the Calenduleae, one of the smaller tribes of the sunflower/daisy family Asteraceae. [4] They are known as the daisybushes[5] or African daisies. [6] Its species have been given several common names, including African daisy, South African daisy, Cape daisy and blue-eyed daisy. The name Cape ...
Osteospermum, also known as the African daisy, can add vibrant color and life to your outdoor space. But to keep these beautiful flowers thriving, you need to know how to care for them properly.
Osteospermum is a wonderful perennial with abundant, magnificent flowers. Key Osteospermum facts Name – Osteospermum Family – Asteraceae Type – flower, perennial Height – 8 to 24 inches (20 to 60 cm) Exposure – full sun Soil – well-drained, loaded with humus Foliage: evergreen – Flowering: end spring → mid-fall Care from planting and pruning and from spring to fall will ...
Osteospermum (African Daisy) Osteospermum ecklonis, Osteospermum jucundum, Osteospermum fruticosum Osteospermum, commonly known as African daisy, Cape daisy, or blue-eyed daisy, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Asteraceae, which also includes sunflowers, daisies, and asters.
Osteospermum, otherwise known as the Cape or African daisy, is a brilliant choice for long-lasting, colourful blooms through summer and into autumn. Often used as a front of border plant in milder parts of the country, or annual bedding, osteospermums also make great container plants. There are many colours and named cultivars to choose from and the vibrant daisy flowers attract pollinators.