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Osteospermum

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Osteospermum (oss-tee-oh-SPUR-mum)

Info

Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Sun Exposure

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Danger

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Fruit Shape

N/A

Fruit Size

Coral/Apricot

Pale Yellow

Fruit Colors

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Blooms repeatedly

Growing Habit

Evergreen

Smooth

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

From softwood cuttings

From semi-hardwood cuttings

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Usage

Unknown - Tell us

Disease Resistance

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Leaf Type

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

Unknown - Tell us

Water Requirements

Annuals

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

Unknown - Tell us

Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

Unknown - Tell us

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Winter Springs, FL (Zone 9b) | January 2011 | positive

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