Osteospermum Species, African Daisy, Cape Daisy

Osteospermumjucundum var. compactum

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Osteospermum (oss-tee-oh-SPUR-mum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 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
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow after 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:

Glen Avon, California

Pedley, California

Rubidoux, California

Sunnyslope, California

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
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negative
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Riverside, CA (Zone 9b) | January 2010 | positive

Here in Riverside, CA it gets HOT and this plant takes it in stride. Just give it some water.

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| February 2008 | neutral

In my expereince Jacundum varieties are hardier than Osteo Eckalonis types. Jancundum's grow well in the UK - Zone 8 and survive continue...Read More

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