Osteospermum, African Daisy, Cape Daisy 'Passion Mix'

Osteospermumecklonis

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Osteospermum (oss-tee-oh-SPUR-mum)
Species
ecklonis (ek-LON-iss)
Synonym
Dimorphotheca
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Bakersfield, California

Stockton, California

Fort Myers, Florida

Lecanto, Florida

Cordele, Georgia

Lagrange, Georgia

Dearborn Heights, Michigan

Kure Beach, North Carolina

Hanover, Pennsylvania

Austin, Texas

Chester, West Virginia

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Gardener's Notes:

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0
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Silverdale, WA (Zone 8b) | April 2003 | positive

This plant is amazing. I live near Seattle and we have a rainy season instead of winter, so it rarely freezes. I have two plants and th...Read More

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Seward, AK (Zone 3b) | November 2002 | positive

'Passion Mixed' is an excellent addition to the annual garden and a 1999 AAS winner. As well as offering a compact & free flowering habit...Read More

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