Dimorphotheca aurantiaca

African Daisy

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Common Name:

African Daisy

Plant Type:

Perennial

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

4

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

45 cm

Maximum width:

30 cm

African Daisy (Dimorphotheca aurantiaca) - Description

Dimorphotheca aurantiaca A happy mix of colorful flowers in yellow, salmon, apricot, orange and white that open by day and close at night. Spreading plants thrive in hot, dry areas, making this a western favorite. Excellent as a border or ground cover. Height 1'.

African Daisy (Dimorphotheca aurantiaca) - Blooming

Daisy flowers, come in a variety of colors such as white, yellow, pink, and orange, with violet-brown or violet-blue central disks. Flowers will close when shaded, at night, or when an overcast is present. Flower heads 1.5 inches across. Blooms from summer to first frost. Deadhead on a regular basis in order to lengthen the flowering period.

African Daisy (Dimorphotheca aurantiaca) - Growth

Use in broad masses as ground cover, in borders and parking strips. 4-12 inches tall. Dimorphotheca does best in full sun. Grow in a sheltered site. Good container plants. They also work well in a border or bedding. Perennials are often grown as annuals.

African Daisy (Dimorphotheca aurantiaca) - Planting

Propagate from the seed in early spring in containers (late fall or early winter in mildest climates). Plant out when the threat of frost has passed. Another option is to sow seeds directly into the ground in midspring when the climate has warmed up.

African Daisy (Dimorphotheca aurantiaca) - Pest

Problems include wilt, rust, and gray mold.

African Daisy (Dimorphotheca aurantiaca) - Interesting facts

Dimorphotheca is native to the tropical regions of Africa and South Africa. Species include annuals, or evergreen perennials that are found mainly in sandy, mildy arid habitats.Plants in the genus Dimorphotheca are called African Daisies, but so are the plants in the genus Osteospermum. Both groups of plants are very closely related.