African Daisy Seeds Dimorphoteca Sinuata

African Daisy Seeds - Orange

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(Dimorphotheca Sinuata Orange) - These are one of the loveliest garden flowers. Outsidepride carries several colors including shades of orange, yellow, salmon and a mix of beautiful colors. The striking daisy shaped flowers attract butterflies into the garden. African daisies are easy to grow from flower seeds.

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Flower Specifications

SEEDS PER POUND

250,000

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

12 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Mid spring to fall

BLOOM COLOR

Orange

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Sandy, loam, light, well draining soil

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

No

LATIN NAME

Dimorphotheca Sinuata

African Daisy (Dimorphotheca Sinuata Orange) - African Daisies are one of the loveliest garden flowers. Outsidepride carries several colors including: shades of orange, yellow, salmon and a mix of beautiful colors. The striking daisy-shaped flowers attract butterflies into the garden. Bees also love this flowering plant as they collect the nectar from the flowers. African Daisies are both deer and rabbit resistant.



Sun loving flower

These flowers need full sun to open and they always face the sun. The plants are easily grown from flower seeds, and it is an annual that grows up to 12 inches tall.

african daisy orange flowers

African daisy seed | orange

How to grow

How To Grow African Daisy From Seed: Sow the seeds in early spring, seedlings are not winter hardy. Do not cover the seeds more than 1/16 inch and make sure to keep the seeds moist until there is germination. You will be delighted all summer long with this outstanding performer.

African Daisy care is simply deadheading to encourage continual blooming and watering at the base of the plant to keep leaves dry as they can be susceptible to fungus. A well-balanced fertilizer can be applied a couple of times during the growing season.

  • Sowing Rate: 4 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 2 - 3 seeds per plant
  • Average Germ Time: 10 - 21 days
  • Keep moist until germination
  • Attracts bees and butterflies
  • Depth: 1/16 inch
dimorphotheca sinuata orange

Flower Specifications

African Daisy leaves are slender, spoon-shaped, reaching up to 3 inches long. The stems are reddish in color and are often covered by the masses of leaves around them. African Daisy is a particularly attractive species of the genus Dimorphotheca, with remarkably big orange flowers that have orange centers.

  • Height: 12 inches
  • USDA Zones: 3 - 10
  • Season: Annual
  • Deer Resistant: Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

60 - 70F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

10 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/16 inch

SOWING RATE

4 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 2 - 3 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

10 inches

CARE & MAINTENANCE

African Daisy

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PLANTING DIRECTIONS
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Flower Specifications

SEEDS PER POUND

250,000

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

12 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Mid spring to fall

BLOOM COLOR

Mix

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Sandy, loam, light, well draining soil

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

No

LATIN NAME

Dimorphotheca Aurantiaca

African Daisy (Dimorphotheca Aurantiaca Mix) - African Daisy tolerates a wide range of soil types and occupies areas with 20 inches of rainfall a year making it very drought tolerant. Like all South African wild flowers, this beauty is best grown in well-draining soil, not heavy loam or clay. If conditions are right, the African Daisy plant can provide spectacularly colorful blooms, and it is easily established from wild flower seed.



The African Daisy flowers are 1 - 1/2 inch wide flowers, which close at night, in the shade, and during cloud cover. The African Daisy colors are in shades of white, orange, yellow and apricot. The are known for attracting butterflies and bees to gardens. Spectacular results can come from directly sowing African Daisy seeds directly into prepared areas.

  • African Daisies need full sun and a light dry soil.
  • African Daisy wild flower seed can be sown in spring after frosts.
  • Keep wild flower seed moist until germination.  After estabslihment, they are drought tolerant.
  • Sow the seeds about 4 inches apart in the soil.
  • Add a low nitrogen fertilizer to the African Daisy plant once a month.
  • African Daisies do not transplant well so plant the flower seed where you want them to grow.

African Daisy care:

  • Remove old and spent leaves to prevent fungus infections.
  • When re-potting see that the crown of the plant is above the level of the soil.
  • Generally, African Daisies do not need insecticides or fungicides.
  • If a problem arises treat them with an insecticidal soap and /or fungicide.
  • Mulching is done around but not on top of the plants with 3 inches of organic compost.
  • Water the African Daisy wild flowers well weekly until soil is completely moist.
We do offer African Daisy seeds in bulk quantities for sowing a large area and for xeriscape landscaping.

 

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

60F - 70F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

10 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/16 inch

SOWING RATE

4 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 2 - 3 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

10 inches

CARE & MAINTENANCE

African Daisy

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PLANTING DIRECTIONS
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Flower Specifications

SEEDS PER POUND

250,000

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

12 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Mid spring to fall

BLOOM COLOR

Salmon

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Sandy, loam, light, well draining soil

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

No

LATIN NAME

Dimorphotheca Sinuata

African Daisy (Dimorphotheca Sinuata Salmon) - The flower color is called salmon, but it also has shades of apricot. These beautiful flowers are open by day and close at night. They are spreading plants which thrive in hot, dry areas, making this a western favorite. They grow easily from flower seeds, and they are excellent as a border or ground cover. Plant this flower seed in early spring in containers if you plan on transplanting (late fall or early winter in mildest climates). If you desire to plant African Daisy seeds directly outdoors, sow seeds directly on the ground in mid spring when the climate has warmed up and the threat of frost has passed.


Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

60 - 70F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

10 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/16 inch

SOWING RATE

4 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 2 - 3 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

10 inches

CARE & MAINTENANCE

African Daisy

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PLANTING DIRECTIONS
VIDEOS

Flower Specifications

SEEDS PER POUND

250,000

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

12 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Mid spring to fall

BLOOM COLOR

White

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Sandy, loam, light, well draining soil

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

No

LATIN NAME

Dimorphotheca Sinuata

African Daisy (Dimorphotheca Sinuata White) - This flower is an annual with beautiful white daisy-like flowers. It can easily be grown from flowers seeds, and it prefers well-drained soil and will do best in full sun. Many people refer to this flower as Cape Marigold. The flowering plant is perfect for the home garden and is easily grown directly outdoors from flower seed.



Sun loving flowers

African Daisies need full sun to open and they always face the sun. The seeds can be sown directly outdoors in prepared garden beds.

african daisy white flowers

African daisy seed | white

How to grow

How To Grow African Daisy From Seed: Sow the seeds in early spring, seedlings are not winter hardy. Do not cover the seeds more than 1/16 inch and make sure to keep the seeds moist until there is germination. You will be delighted all summer long with this outstanding performer.

African Daisy care is simply deadheading to encourage continual blooming and watering at the base of the plant to keep leaves dry as they can be susceptible to fungus. A well-balanced fertilizer can be applied a couple of times during the growing season.

  • Sowing Rate: 4 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 2 - 3 seeds per plant
  • Average Germ Time: 10 - 21 days
  • Keep moist until germination
  • Attracts bees and butterflies
  • Depth: 1/16 inch
white african daisy seeds

Flower Specifications

Dimorphotheca is a hardy, spreading annual that is a native of South Africa. It has naturalized throughout the southwestern United States, but will grow as an annual across the entire U.S. Blooms are 2 - 4 inches across in brilliant white in color. Prefers full sun in well-drained soils.

  • Height: 12 inches
  • USDA Zones: 3 - 10
  • Season: Annual
  • Deer Resistant: Yes

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

60 - 70F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

10 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/16 inch

SOWING RATE

4 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 2 - 3 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

10 inches

CARE & MAINTENANCE

African Daisy

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PLANTING DIRECTIONS
VIDEOS

Flower Specifications

SEEDS PER POUND

250,000

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

3 - 10

HEIGHT

12 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Mid spring to fall

BLOOM COLOR

Yellow

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Sandy, loam, light, well draining soil

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

No

LATIN NAME

Dimorphotheca Sinuata

African Daisy (Dimorphotheca Sinuata Yellow) - African Daisy is also known as the Cape Marigold. It is easily grown from flower seeds, and it is one of the most colorful flowers for a beautiful garden. The  plant is excellent for naturalized areas and as ground cover for large areas, for parking strips, borders, large pots and tubs. The flowers are 1-1/2 inch wide flowers, which close at night, in the shade, and during cloud cover. The flower colors are available in shades of white, orange, yellow and salmon. This variety is a gorgeous yellow.



The African daisy plant is exceptional for hot, sun-drenched landscapes. Like many of the plants in the daisy family from South Africa, it's tough enough to live in hot, dry conditions, but a good watering once or twice a week will keep the blooms vibrant. Sow seeds directly outdoors in early spring after frost season is completely over. Keep the flower seeds moist until germination. To prolong blooming, remove faded flowers.

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

60 - 70F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

10 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

1/16 inch

SOWING RATE

4 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 2 - 3 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

10 inches

CARE & MAINTENANCE

African Daisy

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PLANTING DIRECTIONS
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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

9 - 10

HEIGHT

10 - 12 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Spring to Fall

BLOOM COLOR

White

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Poor soil is tolerated when drainage is good

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

No

LATIN NAME

Osteospermum Ecklonis

African Daisy (Osteospermum Ecklonis White) - African Daisy perennial flowers are grown from Osteospermum Ecklonis seeds. They are tender perennials but can easily be grown in cooler zones as an annual, and it's a quick and easy bloomer giving a wonderful display. The Osteospermum African Daisy blooms when the weather is cool, making them good color for early spring.

Flower care

African Daisy care includes regular deadheading to encourage new blooms, and a light summer pruning may result in a fall flush of blooms after the weather cools off.

osteospermum white flowers

Osteospermum seed | white

How to grow

How To Grow Osteospermum From Seed: Sow Osteospermum seeds indoors 8 - 10 weeks before last frost or directly outdoors after frost danger has passed. Sow the Osteospermum seeds directly on the surface and very lightly cover. Light is needed for germination. Keep the flower seed moist until germination.

If the African Daisy seeds were started indoors, the young plants should be hardened off for 2 weeks before planting outdoors. When transplanting, pinch back to encourage bushier growth. African Daisy flowers will self-sow their own flower seed for next season, and they are fairly drought tolerant. Bees and butterflies enjoy visiting African Daisy plants.

  • Sowing Rate: 2 - 3 seeds per plant
  • Average Germ Time: 10 - 21 days
  • Keep moist until germination
  • Attracts bees and butterflies
  • Depth: Thinly cover, no more than the thickness of the seed
white osteospermum seeds

Flower Specifications

Osteospermum have large 2 inch, daisy-like blooms that are white with a purple eye. The blooms will close every evening, and open up again in early morning. Osteospernum plants grow 10 - 12 inches, with a mounding growth habit. Be sure to use them at the front of the border or set them around the patio in pots.

  • Height: 10 - 12 inches
  • USDA Zones: 9 - 10
  • Season: Perennial
  • Deer Resistant: Yes
  • Drought Tolerant: Yes



Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

10 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Seeds must be covered thinly, no more than the thickness of the seed

SOWING RATE

2 - 3 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 16 inches

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Osteospermum

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PLANTING DIRECTIONS
VIDEOS

Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

9 - 10

HEIGHT

10 - 12 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Spring to Fall

BLOOM COLOR

Mix

ENVIRONMENT

Full Sun

SOIL TYPE

Poor soil is tolerated when drainage is good

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

No

LATIN NAME

Osteospermum Ecklonis

Flower care

African Daisy care includes regular deadheading to encourage new blooms, and a light trim during the summer will help promote the fall display of blooms after the weather cools off.



This African Daisy Mix is a tender perennial grown from Osteospermum seeds. They can easily be grown in cooler zones as an annual, and it's a quick and easy bloomer that gives a wonderful display. Drought tolerant Osteospermum African Daisy blooms when the weather is cool, making them a good color for early Spring. Only reaches 10 - 14 inches tall and 14 - 20 inches wide make it an excellent choice for the front of the border! Osteospermum Akila mix has 2 - 3 inch daisy-like flowers. These plants make an eye catching summer display in an open border, as ground cover or in containers. Flowers can be single or semi-double. "Akila Mix" is a lovely Osteospermum with loads of flowers, colors ranging from bright white, pink and purple and they all have coloured centers. In warm climates it will bloom from early Spring into Fall.

How to Grow Osteospermum seed

Sow African Daisy seeds indoors about 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Sprinkle seeds on top of soil and do not cover. Place in a cool, well-lit location. Do not use heat to germinate. Seedlings should emerge in about 2 weeks. Once seedlings are 2 - 3 inches high, transplant them into individual pots. After first frost, plant the seedlings in your garden. Space seedlings 12 - 18 inches apart.

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

10 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Seeds must be covered thinly, no more than the thickness of the seed

SOWING RATE

2 - 3 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 - 16 inches

CARE & MAITENANCE

Osteospermum

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PLANTING DIRECTIONS
VIDEOS

Flower Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

9 - 10

HEIGHT

10 - 14 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Spring to Fall

BLOOM COLOR

Mix

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Poor soil is tolerated when drainage is good

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

No

LATIN NAME

Osteospermum Ecklonis

Osteospermum (Osteospermum Ecklonis Akila Grand Canyon Mix) - African Daisy tender perennial flowers are grown from Osteospermum Ecklonis seeds in USDA zones 9  - 10.  They are tender perennials but can easily be grown in cooler zones as an annual, and it's a quick and easy bloomer giving a wonderful display. The Osteospermum African Daisy blooms when the weather is cool, making them good color for early Spring.  Only reaches 10 - 14 inches tall and 14 - 20 inches wide make it an excellent choice for the front of the border.

Osteospermum Akila Grand Canyon Mix is a formulated blend of 2 - 3 inch daisy-like flowers in shades of cream, lavender, purple, rose-red, white, and yellow. In warm climates bloom from early Spring into Fall. Drought and heat tolerant plants.

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

10 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Seeds must be covered thinly, no more than the thickness of the seed

SOWING RATE

2 - 3 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

14 - 18 inches

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Osteospermum

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