African daisy (Osteospermum jucundum)
Botanical Name:
Osteospermum jucundum
Other names:
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.
Cultivation:
Requires well-drained soil in full sun to flower well. In areas prone to frost, overwinter cuttings under glass.
Awards:
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Suggested uses:
Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Gravel
Soil types:
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage:
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Soil pH:
Acid, Neutral
Light:
Full Sun
Aspect:
South, West
Exposure:
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness:
Tender in frost (H3)
