Osteospermum, African Daisy, Cape Daisy 'Side Show Purple'

Osteospermum

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Osteospermum (oss-tee-oh-SPUR-mum)
Synonym
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 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
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Seed Collecting
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Fruit Shape
N/A
Fruit Size
Medium Purple
Fruit Colors
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Growing Habit
Smooth
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Disease Resistance
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Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Where to Grow
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Propagation Methods
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Patent Information
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Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
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Color of Leaf Margin
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Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
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Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
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Growth Habit
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Awards (if applicable)
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Pruning Instructions
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Propagation
Pollination
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Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

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

Florence, Arizona

Canyon Country, California

San Leandro, California

Wildomar, California

Quincy, Massachusetts

Magdalena, New Mexico

Gresham, Oregon

Spring, Texas

Kalama, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Cleveland, OH | July 2009 | positive

planted 5 of them this early spring, keep dead headed and blooms very well. seems to like moist, average soil as well as partly shady, ...Read More

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Joy
Kalama, WA (Zone 8b) | August 2007 | positive

The Side Show series is more compact than other Osteospermum, ideal for small pots.

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