(African Daisy)

Frequently grown as annuals but in fact tender perennials, these daisy-flowered plants from South Africa are among the showiest bloomers for gardens and greenhouses. The large orange, yellow, white, pink, magenta, or purple daisies — which often have contrasting centers or undersides — appear from late spring to autumn on erect or trailing stems. Some varieties will bloom all year in mild climates. The shrubby plants have oval green or gray-green leaves that are sometimes bluntly toothed. Numerous...

(African Daisy)

Frequently grown as annuals but in fact tender perennials, these daisy-flowered plants from South Africa are among the showiest bloomers for gardens and greenhouses. The large orange, yellow, white, pink, magenta, or purple daisies — which often have contrasting centers or undersides — appear from late spring to autumn on erect or trailing stems. Some varieties will bloom all year in mild climates. The shrubby plants have oval green or gray-green leaves that are sometimes bluntly toothed. Numerous...

(African Daisy, Kenai™ Orange Dream African Daisy)

Beautiful dark-eyed, sherbet orange daisies appear on this evergreen, flowering shrub all season long. These contrast nicely with its bright green foliage and are highly attractive to bees and butterflies.

Not surprisingly, African daisies are drought tolerant and perform best in full sun and average soil with good drainage. But, they do prefer cool weather and wane where summers are very hot and humid. In temperate climates, this tender perennial is commonly grown as an "annual" bedding or container...

(African Daisy)

Frequently grown as annuals but in fact tender perennials, osteosperums are daisy-flowered species from South Africa that are among the showiest bloomers for gardens and greenhouses. This one, ‘Nuanza Copper Purple’ is a hybrid of Osteospermum ecklonis with a large, spectacularly colored flower. The center of the flower is a dark violet button and the petals surrounding it shade from dark purple at their base through light purple to copper at their tips. Each flower lasts about a week and...

(African Daisy)

These daisy-flowered plants are frequently grown as annuals, but in the right climate are tender perennials. The species hail from the Cape region of South Africa and have been bred extensively in Europe and Japan for new flower colors and more bloom. The Nuanza hybrids are a new group bred to make superior potted plants. They are also noted for blooming more prolifically throughout an extended season. These mounding plants produce oval green leaves. They great single specimens and can be grouped...

(African Daisy, Opus Orange African Daisy)

The African daisy 'Opus Orange' is a compact evergreen subshrub grown for its bold Dreamsicle orange daisies with dark centers. The flowers bloom all season and draw many pollinators, particularly butterflies. Its foliage is gray-green, spoon-shaped and offers a cool contrast to the bright blooms. Flowering will be heavier if plants are regularly deadheaded.

Given their South African origin, African daisies are drought tolerant and appreciate full sun and good drainage. They also prefer cool...

(African Daisy)

The flowers of this African daisy are striking pink pinwheels. Circling a central disc, the petals are broad at the base, then tubular, then broad at the tip, like little spoons. Frequently grown as an annual ‘Pink Whirls’ is descended from a perennial native to South Africa that is favored by breeders in search of showy flowers for gardens and greenhouses. A compact cultivar, it has oval green or gray-green leaves borne densely on a free- branching stem.

A spectacular bloomer, ‘Pink Whirls’ bears...

(African Daisy)

Frequently grown as annuals but in fact tender perennials, these daisy-flowered plants from South Africa are among the showiest bloomers for gardens and greenhouses. The large orange, yellow, white, pink, magenta, or purple daisies — which often have contrasting centers or undersides — appear from late spring to autumn on erect or trailing stems. Some varieties will bloom all year in mild climates. The shrubby plants have oval green or gray-green leaves that are sometimes bluntly toothed. Numerous...

(African Daisy, Lemon Symphony™ African Daisy)

Lemon Symphony™ African daisy is a very compact evergreen, flowering shrub that originates from South Africa. It blooms all season producing striking daisies of creamy lemon yellow with a hint of apricot. These contrast nicely with its dark gray-green foliage.

Not surprisingly, African daisies are drought tolerant and perform best in full sun and well drained, average soil, but they also prefer cool weather. In temperate climates, this tender perennial is commonly grown as an "annual" bedding...

(African Daisy, Orange Symphony™ African Daisy)

Orange Symphony™ African daisy is a very compact evergreen, flowering shrub that originates from South Africa. It blooms all season producing striking daisies of pure dark orange. These contrast nicely with its dark gray-green foliage.

Not surprisingly, African daisies are drought tolerant and perform best in full sun and well drained, average soil, but they also prefer cool weather. In temperate climates, this tender perennial is commonly grown as an "annual" bedding or container plant.