Osteospermum jucundum
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Osteospermum jucundum

Osteospermum · Freeway daisy · Pink veld daisy · Trailing mauve daisy · Cape daisy

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–8
Hardiness
Zone 9–11
Click count
123
Observations
29

Description

Source: leafsnap

Dimorphotheca jucunda, the delightful African daisy, is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to South Africa, Lesotho and Eswatini, and introduced to Ireland and Tasmania. As its synonym Osteospermum jucundum, it and two of its cultivars, 'Blackthorn Seedling' and 'Langtrees' have gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Cape daisy is a perennial herbaceous plant that favors sunny sites and comes from open habitats, frequently found in meadows and grasslands. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sun.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Cape daisy comes from tropical areas, where the climate is typically warm and humid. As a result, it is well suited to high temperatures and humidity. It does not tolerate sudden temperature changes and prefers a stable temperature environment, so it is important to avoid temperature fluctuations indoors. It usually cannot withstand cold temperatures and needs higher temperatures to grow. If the surrounding temperature drops too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-8
Soil pH: 6-8
🌱 Fertilizer

Appropriate fertilization is essential for Cape daisy health and appearance. Fertilize Cape daisy during the summer, repeating the treatment monthly throughout the season. Nutrients provide energy for growth and support the plant's parts. Fertilization improves the Cape daisy's flower display, helping it produce its best blooms.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Osteospermum
Family
Compositae
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Mature Height
49 cm
Mature Spread
91 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Gray, Silver
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Purple, Pink
Flower Size
5.08 cm to 6.35 cm
Bloom Time
Mid spring, Late spring, Early summer, Mid summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Summer, Early fall
Native Area
South Africa, Eswatini, Lesotho

Tags (5)

Common Names (5)

en Osteospermum
en Freeway daisy
en Pink veld daisy
en Trailing mauve daisy
en Cape daisy