Akila White with Purple Eye African Daisy

We have seen Osteospermum (African Daisies) sold in greenhouses, which are usually propagated by cuttings, so when we saw seeds available, we just had to trial them. Pure white daisy flowers have two-toned purple centers that radiate slightly out on the petals. The tidy, compact plants bloom all summer, working well in containers or landscape plantings. 

10 seeds 

PLANTING

Annual

Germination: 10-15 days

Seed Planting Depth: Sow on surface and press in

Starting Indoors:  Start indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost. Provide 65-75 degree F soil temperature. Transplant into the garden after the last frost. Water seedlings regularly until established. 

Outside Sowing:  

Growth Habit: Mounded

Height and Width: 12-14” x 12-14” 

Spacing: 10-12" apart

Light Needs:  Full sun, part sun in hot areas

Soil Needs:  Well drained 

Approximate days to flower from seed: 120 days

Uses: Mixed and single containers, window-boxes, borders, heat loving and established plants tolerate drought.

Care: Deadheading encourages more blooms.