Botanical name
Osteospermum jucundum
Other names
African daisy, Dimorphotheca jucunda, Osteospermum barberae
Genus
Osteospermum
Species
O. jucundum – O. jucundum is a perennial with aromatic grey-green leaves and daisy-like, white flowers, flushed purple with darker purple eyes in summer and autumn.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Cushion or Mound Forming, Erect
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
COLOUR
Flower
White, Flushed purple in Summer; White, Flushed purple in Autumn
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
HOW TO CARE
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids
Specific diseases
Verticillium wilt
General care
Pruning
Cut back in spring.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
WHERE TO GROW
Osteospermum jucundum (African daisy) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Gravel
Cultivation
Requires well-drained soil in full sun to flower well. Dislikes cold, wet soil, especially in winter. In areas prone to frost, overwinter cuttings under glass.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
