Dimorphotheca jucunda 'Blackthorn Seedling'
African daisy 'Blackthorn Seedling'
A bushy perennial with narrow foliage and, from late spring to autumn, daisy-like flower-heads to 6cm across, with deep pink rays surrounding a yellow disk
Synonyms
Osteospermum jucundum 'Blackthorn'Osteospermum 'Blackthorn Seedling'
see moreOsteospermum jucundum 'Blackthorn Seedling'
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink | Green | ||
| Autumn | Pink | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing
Exposure
ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Pets (rabbits, rodents): Harmful if eaten. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Dimorhotheca can be annuals or woody-based, evergreen perennials with simple, alternate leaves and large daisy-like flower-heads in summer and autumn
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Good for a sheltered position
Propagation
Propagate by seed at 18°C (64°F) in spring or take softwood cuttings in late spring. Alternatively, propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- Gravel garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
- Ground cover
Pruning
Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to Verticillium wilt
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