Introduction
Osteospermum , the African Daisy , with its vivacious and cheerful flowers , is a show - stopper in any garden . Its daisy - like blooms come in a blazing array of colours , from bright oranges and yellows to soft pink and whites .
Native to South Africa , this plant prosper in sunny locating and is loved for its low maintenance and drouth allowance .
African Daisies make a great addition to border , rock garden , or container . Their ability to complement ornamentalgrassesand other drought - tolerant plants , such asLavenderor Salvia , makes them a various pick for nurseryman aiming to make eye - catching displays .
Compositae / Asteraceae Osteospermum byechoforsbergis licensed under CC BY 2.0
All about the plant
African Daisies are unique in their response to sunlight : their flowers close during the night or in cloudy weather , revealing their intricate petal form during the day . These plants are a delight to gardener seeking both beauty and resilience in theiroutdoor spaces .
What sets Osteospermum aside is its unique flower structure . The petals can be spoon - shaped or elongate , often with contrast centre discs , creating a striking visual appeal .
Key facts
Care requirements
Best cultivars
Propagation
The easiest method to propagate Osteospermum is through softwood slip taken in late spring or other summer :
Common Problems & Solutions
Martin Cole has been an avid plant lover and gardener for more than 20 yr and loves to talk and write about gardening . In 2006 he was a finalist in the BBC Gardener of the Year competition . He is a member of the National dahlia Society .
He previously hold up in London and Sydney , Australia , where he took a diploma course of action in Horticultural studies and is now establish in North Berwick in Scotland . He establish GardeningStepbyStep.com in 2012 . The website is aimed at everybody who sleep with plant or has been bitten by the gardening bug and want to know more .
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