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Osteospermum jucundum var. compactum (African daisy)
2 hours care
per year
per year
0.2m
Max height
Max height
0.9m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Osteospermum jucundum var. compactum
Other names
African daisy, Dwarf African daisy
Genus
Osteospermum Osteospermum
Species
O. jucundum var. compactum - O. jucundum var. compactum is a compact, mat-forming, half-hardy, evergreen perennial with linear to lance-shaped, sometimes toothed, grey-green leaves and long-stalked, daisy-like, mauve to pink flower heads from early summer into autumn.
Osteospermum jucundum var. compactum is: Evergreen
Habit
Mat Forming, Clump-forming
Flower
Flushed purple, White in Summer; White, Flushed purple in Autumn
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
Verticillium wilt Verticillium wilt
General care
Pruning
Cut back in spring.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Osteospermum jucundum var. compactum (African daisy) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.9m 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, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Osteospermum jucundum var. compactum
Other names
African daisy, Dwarf African daisy
Genus
Osteospermum Osteospermum
Species
O. jucundum var. compactum - O. jucundum var. compactum is a compact, mat-forming, half-hardy, evergreen perennial with linear to lance-shaped, sometimes toothed, grey-green leaves and long-stalked, daisy-like, mauve to pink flower heads from early summer into autumn.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Mat Forming, Clump-forming
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Colour
Flower
Flushed purple, White in Summer; White, Flushed purple in Autumn
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut back in spring.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Osteospermum jucundum var. compactum (African daisy) will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.9m 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, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9
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