Osteospermum, African Daisy, Cape Daisy 'Cannington Roy'

Osteospermum

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Osteospermum (oss-tee-oh-SPUR-mum)
Synonym
Spacing
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Danger
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
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Pale Pink
Dark Purple/Black
Fruit Colors
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Growing Habit
Evergreen
Smooth
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
From woody stem cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From hardwood heel cuttings
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow
Other details
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
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
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
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Non-patented
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

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(Zone 9b) | May 2011 | positive

This plant must be the most widely grown perennial in Cornwall, U.K., and can be seen on roadside garden walls everywhere. It was produce...Read More

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