Osteospermum jucundum var.compactum
(African Daisy)
Family - Asteraceae
Category - Perennial
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H3
Height - up to 20cm
Width - up to 45cm
Location - The Terrace
Description: A compact Perennial with a spreading habit. Dark green leaves are lanceolate to oblong in shape and are mainly held at the base of the plant. Daisy-like flowers are composed of lilac-pink petals (ray florets) surrounding a blue and golden central disc. Flowers are produced over a long period from late spring into early autumn. Flowers close in late afternoon and open again in the morning (nyctinastic).
Flower:
Daisy-like flowers are composed of lilac-pink ray florets (petals) surrounding a blue central disc with golden yellow disc florets. Flowers are produced from May into September.
Flower colour: Pink, purple
Flower shape: Daisy-like flowers, disc and ray florets
Flowering time: May, June, July, August, September
Foliage:
Dark green leaves are lanceolate to oblong in shape and have Dentate margins. The leaves are Alternately arranged on the stems.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Lanceolate to oblong
Propagation:
Cuttings.
Cultivation:
Best in a warm, sheltered position in full sun and well drained soil.