All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. How to grow and care for african daisies osteospermum. Once they are established, they are fairly tolerant of drought. Osteospermum fruticosum purple these woodybased evergreens are very tough with trailing habits. Osteospermum species, trailing african daisy osteospermum. The plant proved astonishingly tough, and although it developed dead patches often enough, there wasnt a more stunning ground cover in full bloom. Osteospermum is an annual and, like most annuals, it enjoys extra fertilizer. Osteospermum seeds osteospermum african daisy flower seed. It is also available in a form that has white flowers with lilac centres and mauve on the reverse of the petals. It requires little attention and is rarely invaded by pests or diseases. Osteospermum has only been in trade since the early 90s, making it a fairly recent addition to the horticultural world. Because osteospermum prefers cool temperatures, plant them in the early spring, being sure to protect them from an unexpected frost.
Ground covers, large and small scale, container plant. Decaying roots and cankered crowns of osteospermum fruticosum and o. These woodybased evergreens are very tough with trailing habits. I think osteospermum fruticosum is a sensible water wise plant to grow in a xeriscape garden. The trailing african daisy should be planted in full sun to partial shade. Media in category osteospermum fruticosum the following 14 files are in this category, out of 14 total. When cut as soon as they open, osteospermum make good cut flowers. Show all show tabs shrubby daisybush general information.
Freeway daisy osteospermum fruticosum as host for lettuce mosaic virus. The plant list includes a further 35 scientific plant names of infraspecific rank for the genus osteospermum. Osteospermum hybrids must be propagated by cuttings. Osteospermum cape daisy care daylilies in australia. Unlike most osteospermum varieties that close at night, 4d sunburst sumptuous blossoms remain open day and night. Orange symphony osteospermum hybrid proven winners. Symphony osteospermum do not like having wet feet and will react badly to constantly wet soil. Osteospermum fruticosum asteraceae hear species info. It needs well drained soil and, in fact, will tolerate dry soils. 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. Be cautious, thoughtoowet soil is a sure way to stress out, and even kill, osteospermums.
Osteospermum is from africa, hence the name african daisies. Starts flowering in spring and keeps blooming for many months. Although osteospermums were formerly called dimorphotheca one has to remember that this name is now only used for the annual forms. Make sure this fits by entering your model number osteospermum ecklonis is a tender perennial but can easily be grown in cooler zones as an annual. Osteospermum is a toxic plant genus and ingested causes cyanide poisoning because it contains hydrocyanic acid. African daisy osteospermum ecklonis white african daisy perennial flowers are grown from osteospermum ecklonis seeds. Dimorphotheca, an anual type of osteospermum native to south africa, many dimorphotheca varieties dimorphotheca. Osteospermum fruticosum trailing african daisy shrubby. Osteospermum jucundum delightful african daisyrhs gardening. Asteraceae queensland, new south wales, the act, victoria, tasmania, western australia and the northern. These are primarily included because names of species rank. Osteospermum colors include pink, white, and shades of yellow.
Osteeospermum fruticosum hardiness zones sunset all zones as an annual, zones 8, 9,1124 as a herbaceous perennial usda all zones as an annual, 911 as a herbaeous perennial landscape use. Plants profile for osteospermum fruticosum shrubby daisybush. The freeway daisy takes a long time to come back and can look pretty bad until conditions improve. Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and extend the. They are even in the asteraceae family, along with shasta daisies and zinnia. It has been widely used in mass plantings in southern california for years, giving it its common name. If you are growing osteospermum in containers use a commercial potting soil mix. Osteospermum, also known as cape marigold or african daisy, produces daisylike flowers with dark centers in shades of white, yellow, pink, purple and blue. Long flowering from spring through summer they are related to the daisy family and are shrubby plant originally from south africa. Osteospermum fruticosum, also called the trailing african daisy or shrubby daisybush, is a shrubby, semisucculent herbaceous flowering plant native to south africa, belonging to the small tribe calenduleae of the sunflower family. African daisy is suited for covering large open areas of level or sloping ground. Osteospermum fruticosum trailing african daisy plant. Margarita del cabo, dimorfoteca osteospermum fruticosum. Osteospermums, commonly called african or south african daisies, cape daises, cape marigolds or sunscape daisies, produce daisylike blooms, and come in a range of colors.
Spread will form a clump to around 60 cm across again, sometime more. Hardiness zones sunset all zones as an annual, zones 8, 9,1124 as a herbaceous perennial usda all zones as an annual, 911 as a herbaeous perennial. Native to south africa, the plant tolerates heat but slows down in extremely hot or humid conditions. The university of minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.
Pages in category osteospermum this category contains only the following page. Osteospermumannual in early june, i planted osteospermum in my planter boxes. Asteraceae compositae trailing african daisy, freeway daisy, blue eyed daisy origin. Osteospermum fruticosum, also called the trailing african daisy or shrubby daisybush, is a shrubby, semisucculent herbaceous flowering plant native to south africa, belonging to the small tribe calenduleae of the sunflower family it grows between 6 and 12 inches 15 and 30 cm tall and can spread 4 to 6 feet 1. Osteospermum fruticosum is a great plant for attracting the painted lady, gray hairstreak, mournful duskywing butterflies. Seeing osteospermum fruticosum the trailing african daisy in flower is a sure sign of spring. You are free to reuse the work under that licence, on the condition that you credit the state of victoria agriculture victoria as author. Osteospermum fruticosum wikispecies, free species directory. Many of the plants sold today under the name of african daisy or osteospermum are cultivars and hybrids derived from o.
Osteospermum fruticosum is quite drought tolerant, particularly if you include the seed factor. Osteospermum fruticosum information from itis the integrated taxonomic information system itis provides authoritative taxonomic information on osteospermum fruticosum, as well as other plants, animals, fungi, and microbes of north america and the world. Very severe mosaic followed by necrosis on a lettuce leaf infectedby lmv 2ab. Dimorphotheca osteospermum fruticosum vro agriculture. Give this groundcover ample to moderate water but do not overwater it. Osteospermum my daughter bought me a plant of osteospermum and for some reason the flowers are drying up and are not q. The plant list includes 182 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus osteospermum. Osteospermum require a sunny spot and rich, welldrained soil.
They are known as the daisybushes 3 or african daisies. Osteospermum, or african daisies, have flowers that look very familiar, yet totally foreign. Osteospermum fruticosum, african daisy, freeway daisy, blue. African daisies look a lot like common daisies, with petals radiating around a center disk. The best show of daisylike flowers are grown in a sunny position and can be used in garden borders or can be container grown in hanging baskets. They are known as the daisybushes or african daisies osteospermum used to belong to the genus dimorphotheca, but only the annual species remain in that genus. In hot summer climates, they will bloom their head off from spring to early summer, stop to a complete standstill. Osteospermum blooms will close every evening, and open up again in early morning. The plant originates from south africa and is therefore also known under the common name african daisy. Be sure to allow soil in containers to get dry on top before watering and only plant symphony in ground beds with good drainage. Colours indicate possibility of osteospermum fruticosum infesting these areas. A hardy, spreading, perennial ground cover that bears purple daisylike flowers. Osteospermum fruticosum, trailing african daisy uploaded by. It is grown in gardens from which it has escaped and now is widely naturalised in new zealand.
Osteospermum what type of soil is best to use when starting osteospermum from seeds. Genus osteospermum can be annuals, perennials or subshrubs, with aromatic, evergreen, simple or lobed leaves and showy daisylike flowers over a long period from late spring details o. Flower colours a wide rang of flower colours are available with the increasing range of hybrids. There are only a couple of osteospermum varieties that are suitable to grow from seed. Osteospermum fruticosum freeway daisy california gardens. Osteospermum fruticosum, african daisy, freeway daisy. Osteospermum african daisy one of the vest flowering plants for full sun, osteospermum fruticosum hybrids are a low growing perennial that will reach around 60cm. The record derives from tica data supplied on 20120211 which reports it as an accepted name record 267c74fa161244a1a584ea76207471 with original publication details. Ideally, osteospermum prefers full sunthe more sun you can give them, the better they will bloom. The genus osteospermum belongs to the plant family compositae asteraceae or daisy family. This page was last edited on 14 january 2020, at 17.
With their daisylike blossoms in a myriad of colors, osteospermums were a quick hit. Dimorphotheca, an anual type of osteospermum native to south africa, many dimorphotheca varieties there seems to be some confusion about the annual and perennial forms. As a group, these plants are frosttender subshrubs or herbaceous perennials that feature daisylike flowers on upright stems rising to tall. The first series available from seed is called osteospermum passion mixed. Growing african daisies requires conditions similar to those found in africa. Osteospermum 4d sunburst african daisy is a bushy, evergreen, tender perennial with a profusion of butteryyellow daisy flowers adorned with a festive rosette of goldenyellow quilled petals in their center. As long as humidity is not to high, these plants are virtually problem free. Osteospermum fruticosum is a shrubby, semisucculent perennial herbaceous flowering plant native to south africa. In cool summer climates, these beautiful flowers will produce a longlasting display from spring to frost. While it shouldnt be necessary you can trim your plants with a sharp pair of scissors or pruning shears at any time. Try to keep water off the foliage in summer to help prevent fungal diseases. They are tender perennials but can easily be grown in cooler zones as an annual, and its a quick and easy bloomer giving a wonderful display.
Dimorphotheca osteospermum fruticosum present distribution. The flowers are produced in masses of pale lilac daisies, they are borne on stalks up to 30cm. Buy the hardy varieties, these varieties spread they are the ecklonis and jucundum. As plants age, they sometimes develop problems with powdery mildew. Osteospermum soprano white african daisy is a bushy, evergreen, tender perennial with a profusion of brilliant white daisy flowers adorned with bright sapphire blue eyes. The word osteospermum comes from greek osteon bone and latin spermum seed. View picture of osteospermum species, trailing african daisy osteospermum fruticosum at daves garden. Large white and purple daisylike blooms make these full sun plants great container flowers for your patio or to be used as a border flower. Osteospermum fruticosum african daisy nurseries online. We do not intend the plant list to be complete for names of infraspecific rank. Affordable and search from millions of royalty free images, photos and vectors. Plant these cheery blooms with other coolseason plants for a pleasing pop of color. Grown mainly for their profusion of daisylike blooms over a long season, they look great massed along driveways or path.
The plants will bloom for eight weeks or more if old flowers are removed. Sep 18, 2011 osteospermum fruticosum freeway daisy is a herbaceous perennial groundcover. Identification of chilli leaf curl virus and associated betasatellite infecting osteospermum fruticosum in rajasthan, india article pdf available april 2020 with 69 reads how we measure reads. Excellent for ground cover, rock gardens, containers or for erosion control on slopes. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about osteospermum species, trailing african daisy osteospermum fruticosum supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at dav. Osteospermum fruticosum trailing african daisy plantmaster. Osteospermum blooms in summer through fall, and is perfect. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Grown mainly for their profusion of daisylike blooms over a long season, they look great massed along driveways or paths or used in borders, rock gard. Most growers who produce osteospermum are conditioned to order their osteos through liner programs, where the selection is vast and colors abound. Osteospermum fruticosum assorted varieties dimorphotheca f. The plant takes any soil but prefers those that are welldraining. Osteospermum prefers evenly moist, welldrained soils. In the noncoloured areas the plant is unlikely to establish as the climate, soil or landuse is not presently suitable.
Height will reach 6o cm in height sometimes taller. There seems to be some confusion about the annual and perennial forms. It is frosttolerant to twenty degrees fahrenheit and tolerates salty coastal situations. This is a perennial with prostrate or trailing stems. This is a plant that can be deadheaded to promote more flowers, and can also be pruned back in early spring to maintain a. Media in category osteospermum the following 42 files are in this category, out of 42 total.
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