Osteospermum Passion Mixed - Cape Daisy
Osteospermum Passion Mixed - Cape Daisy
Osteospermum Passion Mixed - Cape Daisy
Osteospermum x hybrida Passion Mixed
Cape Daisy, Blue-eyed Daisy, African Daisy
Germination rate very low: about 20%.
Nathan, 17/04/2024
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Description
The selection of Osteospermum hybrida 'Passion Mixed' offers a range of purples, pinks, and white. These perennials with daisy-like flowers and a dark blue central disc surrounded by yellow are not very hardy but tolerate both drought and poor soils and require very little care.
Osteospermum, also known as Cape daisies or African daisies, are perennial asters grown as annuals in temperate climates. They are not very hardy and are particularly susceptible to temperatures below -5°C (23°F), especially if frost occurs repeatedly. However, in mild winters, especially near the coast, they will retain their beautiful dark green foliage throughout the winter. Osteospermum offer an impressive range of colours. The selection of Osteospermum Hybrida 'Passion Mixed' presents an assortment of colours including purple, pink, or white flowers with a indigo blue to bluish-black central disc surrounded by amber yellow. They produce a profusion of solitary flowers 5 to 6 cm (2in) in diameter carried on stems up to 50 cm (20in) in height.
They grow in sandy South African soils, along steep slopes or at the base of cliffs. From their natural habitat, they have retained a preference for well-drained, poor soils and full sun. Enduring, with their long flowering period from June to October, they are appreciated by infrequent gardeners. During periods of drought, these very modest daisies simply require a little water to bounce back. To promote flowering, simply remove faded flowers.
Osteospermum blend perfectly together to create a colourful mix. The coppery tones of the 'Terracotta' variety or the white of the 'Impassion White' variety will enhance the pastel shades of the hybrida 'Passion Mixed'. They are so nectar-rich that even butterflies never tire of them. Highly noticeable in hanging baskets and easily overwintered in pots, they make generous displays.
If, by chance, you need to water them during a very hot and dry summer, do not wet their foliage. You may risk the appearance of powdery mildew. With this precaution taken, they are not very prone to diseases.
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Botanical data
Osteospermum
x hybrida
Passion Mixed
Asteraceae
Cape Daisy, Blue-eyed Daisy, African Daisy
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
Sow in early spring from March to April in a good seed compost and barely press them down, as light plays a role in germination. The substrate should remain moist without excess. You will need to wait between 10 to 15 days to see the young shoots appear if you have taken care to keep the seeds at a room temperature between 15 and 18°C (59 and 64.4°F).
When the seedlings are strong enough to be handled, repot them in larger pots to gradually acclimatise them to outdoor temperatures for about ten days. When all risk of frost is eliminated, transplant the shoots to a very sunny and well-drained location, making sure to space them at least 40 cm (16in) apart.
If by chance you have to water your Osteospermum during a very hot and dry summer, do not wet the foliage. You risk the appearance of powdery mildew. Taking this precaution, it is very resistant to diseases.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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