Osteospermum, African Daisy, Cape Daisy
Osteospermumecklonis 'Serenity Red'

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Osteospermum (oss-tee-oh-SPUR-mum)
Species: ecklonis (ek-LON-iss)
Cultivar: Serenity Red

Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness
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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger

Bloom Color
Red
Scarlet (dark red)

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly

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

Seed Collecting