Osteospermum ecklonis
Dimorphotheca Ecklonis
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Dimorphotheca Ecklonis (Osteospermum ecklonis) - Description
Dimorphotheca ecklonis (Cape marguerite, Van Staden's river daisy, Sundays river daisy, white daisy bush, blue-and-white daisy bush, star of the veldt) is an ornamental plant. A native plant of South Africa, this plant is now regarded as a weed in parts of Australia, particularly Victoria and Western Australia.
Dimorphotheca Ecklonis (Osteospermum ecklonis) - 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.
Dimorphotheca Ecklonis (Osteospermum ecklonis) - Growth
African Daisies do best with full sun in a warm site.
Dimorphotheca Ecklonis (Osteospermum ecklonis) - Planting
Some species have rooting stems that can easily be divided for propagation. Can also sow seeds in spring.
Dimorphotheca Ecklonis (Osteospermum ecklonis) - Pest
Aphids. Osteospermum is also susceptible to downy mildew and wilt.
Dimorphotheca Ecklonis (Osteospermum ecklonis) - 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.
Dimorphotheca Ecklonis (Osteospermum ecklonis) - Soil and irrigation
Can tolerate drought and neglect, but flourishes with good garden soil and irrigation.
