Osteospermum jucundum
delightful African daisy
O. jucundum is a rhizomatous perennial to 45cm in height, with narrow, aromatic grey-green leaves and solitary daisy-like, light pinkish-purple, dark-eyed flowers 5-6cm in width
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Grey Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Purple | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Autumn | Purple | Green Grey Silver | ||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Spreading branched
- Genus
Osteospermum can be annuals, perennials or sub-shrubs, with aromatic, evergreen, simple or lobed leaves and showy daisy-like flowers over a long period from late spring
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- Southern Africa
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in light, moderately fertile, well-drained soil in a warm, sunny position. In frosty areas overwinter cuttings under glass
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in late spring or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Patio and container plants
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back to remove winter damage and maintain appearance in spring.
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be subject to verticillium wilt
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