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Osteospermum Seeds - Mix
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
About...
African Daisy (Osteospermum Ecklonis Mix) - If you enjoy attracting bees and butterflies to your garden, start some Osteospermum seeds and enjoy the lovely display. Known as African Daisies, Osteospermum is a tender perennial that works well as an annual.MORE AFRICAN DAISY OPTIONS
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
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.
Common Questions
Are African Daisies Perennial?
Whether African daisies return every year depends on the location where they are planted. In USDA hardiness zones 10-11, African daisies can grow as perennials, coming back each year. However, in colder regions falling within USDA hardiness zones 9 or lower, African daisies need to be planted annually, requiring replanting each year.
Do African daisies bloom all summer?
If planted in cooler summer environments, yes, African daises will bloom from spring to the next frost. If grown in a place that has very hot summers, African daises will only bloom from late spring until early summer, completely stopping their growth once the weather becomes hot and dry.
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