Osteospermum x 'Peach Symphony'

Osteospermum

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Common Name: 

Osteospermum

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

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Maximum temperature: 

40°C

Minimum temperature: 

10°C

Maximum height: 

35 cm

Maximum width: 

35 cm

Osteospermum (Osteospermum x 'Peach Symphony') - Description

Daisy flowers all season; great for early spring and fall; low maintenance

Osteospermum (Osteospermum x 'Peach Symphony') - Blooming

Blooms daisy-like flowers in a variety of colors such as magenta, pink, white, and yellow. Flowers of most species will only open in sunlight. Prolong flowering by deadheading on a regular basis.

Osteospermum (Osteospermum x 'Peach Symphony') - Growth

African Daisies do best with full sun in a warm site.

Osteospermum (Osteospermum x 'Peach Symphony') - Planting

Dig a hole twice as large as the plant you are using. Squeeze the container to loosen the roots, remove it from the pot by turning the pot upside down and gently pulling on the plant. Be sure the grasp the plant at the base near the soil line before pulling. Add a little time release plant food into your hole and mix it lightly into the soil. Place the root ball into your hole. The top of the soil in the pot should be even with the soil in your garden bed. Press the soil gently around the plant, do not pack the soil tightly the roots will grow better if the soil isn't compacted. Water the plant in using a watering can or other gentle flow of water. This will settle the soil around the plant. To conserve water and discourage weeds a layer of mulch can be added to the top of the soil around the plant, this mulch should come close to the plant but not touch the stem.

Osteospermum (Osteospermum x 'Peach Symphony') - Pest

Aphids. Osteospermum is also susceptible to downy mildew and wilt.

Osteospermum (Osteospermum x 'Peach Symphony') - Interesting facts

The genus name, Osteospermum, is derived from two Greek words which when combined translate to "bone seed". The "bone seed" refers to the hard fruit casing around the seed from the plants.

Osteospermum (Osteospermum x 'Peach Symphony') - Soil and irrigation

Needs Good Drainage

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