Daisy-Like Flowers
Produces attractive daisy-shaped blooms that add cheerful color to outdoor gardens.
Osteospermum Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Product description
Osteospermum Seeds
Osteospermum, commonly known as African Daisy or Cape Daisy, is a popular ornamental flowering plant admired for its colorful daisy-like blooms and attractive foliage. Its flowers come in various shades, including purple, pink, white, yellow, and orange, depending on the variety. These beautiful flowers are suitable for garden beds, borders, containers, and decorative landscape displays.
African Daisy
Colorful Flowers
Ornamental Plant
Garden Borders
Key Features
Colorful Flower Varieties
Available in beautiful shades of purple, pink, white, yellow, and orange, depending on variety.
Extended Flowering Display
Can produce repeated blooms during favorable growing conditions with proper care.
Versatile Garden Plant
Suitable for flower beds, rock gardens, containers, borders, and landscape planting.
Product Highlights
Beautiful daisy-like flower heads
Multiple flower color varieties
Attractive green foliage
Suitable for sunny garden spaces
Ideal for decorative flower borders
Can be grown in garden containers
Popular African Daisy flowering plant
Suitable for ornamental landscaping
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Osteospermum species |
| Common Name | African Daisy; Cape Daisy |
| Plant Family | Asteraceae |
| Seed Type | Ornamental Flower Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Upright or spreading flowering perennial, depending on species and climate |
| Flower Shape | Daisy-like flower heads |
| Flower Colors | Purple, pink, white, yellow, and orange, depending on variety |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally Zones 9–11 for many perennial varieties |
| Planting Season | Spring, after the risk of frost has passed |
| Growing Season | Spring through fall in suitable climates |
| Sowing Method | Indoor seed starting or direct sowing in suitable climates |
| Germination Time | Approximately 7–21 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 65–75°F (18–24°C) |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun |
| Soil Requirements | Well-drained, moderately fertile soil |
| Watering Needs | Moderate watering; avoid waterlogged soil |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 8–24 inches tall, depending on variety |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 12–18 inches, depending on variety |
| Propagation | Seeds and stem cuttings, depending on variety |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Growing Medium
Select a well-drained seed-starting mix and fill suitable seed trays or small containers.
Select a well-drained seed-starting mix and fill suitable seed trays or small containers.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Sow Osteospermum seeds according to the supplier's instructions. Cover lightly with growing medium when recommended.
Sow Osteospermum seeds according to the supplier's instructions. Cover lightly with growing medium when recommended.
Step 3: Maintain Moisture
Water gently and keep the growing medium evenly moist during germination without overwatering.
Water gently and keep the growing medium evenly moist during germination without overwatering.
Step 4: Provide Adequate Sunlight
Place established seedlings in a bright location with plenty of sunlight and suitable air circulation.
Place established seedlings in a bright location with plenty of sunlight and suitable air circulation.
Step 5: Transplant and Maintain
Transplant healthy seedlings into garden beds or containers after they develop sufficiently. Water regularly and remove faded flowers when appropriate.
Transplant healthy seedlings into garden beds or containers after they develop sufficiently. Water regularly and remove faded flowers when appropriate.
Bring Color to Your Garden with Osteospermum
Osteospermum adds beautiful daisy-like flowers and attractive foliage to gardens, borders, and containers. Its colorful blooms make it a lovely choice for sunny outdoor spaces. Provide well-drained soil, adequate sunlight, and suitable watering to encourage healthy plant growth and flowering.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful information about African Daisy seed germination, flowering, and growing requirements.
How long does Osteospermum take to grow from seeds?
Osteospermum seeds generally germinate within 7–21 days under suitable conditions. Plants may begin flowering approximately 10–16 weeks after sowing, depending on the variety, temperature, and growing environment.
Do African Daisy flowers close at night?
Yes. Many Osteospermum varieties close their flower heads during nighttime and on cloudy days. The blooms generally open again when exposed to bright sunlight.
Can Osteospermum survive winter outdoors?
Some Osteospermum varieties can survive mild winters in suitable climates, particularly in USDA Zones 9–11. In colder regions, they are commonly grown as annuals or protected indoors during freezing weather.