There are dozens of African daisy species and varieties, including: Osteospermum ‘Passion Mix’: This compact plant reaches around a foot tall and comes in a variety of colors (pink, purple, rose, and white), all with blue centers. This is an easy variety to grow from seed and is known for its heat tolerance.
Why are they called African daisies?
Learn how to care for African daisies in your garden rather than having to pay those pricey florist costs. Osteospermum is from Africa, hence the name African daisies. Growing African daisies require conditions similar to those found in Africa.
How do you plant African daisies?
Planting instructions may vary depending on the cultivar, but here are some general planting tips: 1. Plant new African daisies in the early spring. Plant your daisies in the early spring after the last frost. Plant your daisies in nutrient-rich soil.
While I was researching we ran into the inquiry “How fast do African daisies grow from seed?”.
When growing osteospermum, you can expect them to start blooming about mid-summer. If you have grown them from seed yourself, they may not start blooming until late summer. You can expect them to grow to be 2-5 feet (0.5 to 1.5 m.) high.
The next thing we asked ourselves was: when to plant African daisies indoors?
They should be started indoors around the same time as your other annuals, which is about 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost in your area. African daisies need light to germinate, so you simply need to sprinkle the seeds on top of the soil to plant them.
Can You prune African daisies?
Let’s learn the lowdown on pruning African daisies. African daisy is a perennial in the warm climates of USDA plant hardiness zone 9 or 10 and above, depending on the variety. Otherwise, the plant is grown as an annual.
Some believe that this plant is capable of endless flowering. Even potted African Daisies usually do not bloom until mid-summer. Only when the plant is exhausted or suffers from a lack of light does it stop flowering. In the garden, they can bloom until frost, and with proper care, they can enjoy blooming indoors until mid-autumn.
Because African daisies stop blooming during hot spells, they are best grown in combination with other plants that will have visual interest in the peak of summer. These flowers are fairly low-maintenance when grown in an environment they like. Make sure they have lots of sun and soil with good drainage.