Euryops Infinity - African bush daisy

Euryops 'Infinity' is a variety of African bush daisy that is particularly compact, relatively hardy (down to -7°C), and prized for its endless bright yellow flowering and its finely cut evergreen foliage. This bushy and well-branched plant is also charming for its easy maintenance and drought resistance when planted in the ground. In beds or pots, summer or winter, it shines like the sun!

Euryops 'Infinity' belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is nicknamed "shrub daisy," "Cape marguerite," or "African bush daisy." 'Infinity' is a hybrid, likely resulting from the cross-breeding between Euryops pectinatus and E. chrysanthemoides, two South African species. This is a fast-growing shrubby perennial. It forms a small, dense, rounded bush, reaching 50 to 70 cm in height and 50 cm in width. The stems are semi-woody at the base, with flexible, well-branched stems. The foliage can be evergreen in winter, provided it doesn't freeze too hard. It consists of finely divided, 4 to 10 cm long leaves, which are dark green to grey-green depending on the season. They give the plant a light and airy appearance. The flowering is one of the major assets of this Euryops 'Infinity'. The flower heads, resembling daisies, feature bright yellow ligulate florets surrounding a central disc of the same colour. Each head is about 5 cm in diameter, borne on a long, upright stem. Flowering lasts from spring to autumn, with peaks at the start and end of the season, and can extend into winter in mild climates.

Euryops are easy-to-grow plants in mild climates, where they prove extremely generous. In a coastal garden, pair the 'Infinity' variety with lavandins, Santolina chamaecyparissus, Helichrysum italicum, or even Gaura lindheimeri 'Whirling Butterflies': all share the same cultivation requirements and complement its sunny flowering. It withstands wind and sea spray, tolerates drought, and adapts to any well-drained soil. It will thrive in a large pot on a sheltered terrace or balcony. Gardeners in more continental regions, where winters are harsh and wet, should bring it indoors to a lightly heated greenhouse.