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Osteospermum 'Asti White'( ASTI SERIES)

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All-America Selections

Family

Asteraceae

Botanical Name

Osteospermum 'Asti White'( ASTI SERIES)

Plant Common Name

African Daisy, Asti White African Daisy

General Description

An erect, compact, shrubby perennial native to South Africa, African daisy is commonly grown as an annual for its long-blooming, large "daisies" with contrasting eyes. The first seed-grown African daisies to come in individual colors, the Asti Series also features exceptional drought tolerance. The flowers stay open on cloudy days. ‘Asti White’ with stunning white petals and indigo centers was named a 2008 All-America Selection Winner. Check out the article elsewhere on this website: www.learn2grow.com/gardeningguides/annuals/basics/AllAmericaSelections.aspx?page=2

African daisies are very easy to maintain. Grow them in fertile, acidic, well-drained soil in a sheltered site in full sun. Deadhead the plants to prolong flowering, and pinch them back to maintain their bushy habit. They tolerate light frost and sweltering heat. Try them in early or late season containers. Or grow them in mixed borders or as edging or bedding plants. They make a wonderful cut flower.

Characteristics

  • AHS Heat Zone

    6 - 1

  • USDA Hardiness Zone

    10 - 11

  • Sunset Zone

    A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

  • Plant Type

    Tender Perennial

  • Sun Exposure

    Full Sun

  • Height

    17"-20" / 43.2cm - 50.8cm

  • Width

    17"-20" / 43.2cm - 50.8cm

  • Bloom Time

    Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

  • Native To

    South Africa

Growing Conditions

  • Soil pH

    Acidic, Neutral

  • Soil Drainage

    Well Drained

  • Soil type

    Loam, Sand

  • Tolerances

    Drought

  • Growth Rate

    Fast

  • Water Requirements

    Drought Tolerant, Average Water

  • Habit

    Upright/Erect

  • Seasonal Interest

    Spring, Summer, Fall

Ornamental Features

  • Flower Interest

    Showy

  • Flower Color

    White, Indigo

  • Flower Color Modifier

    Multi-Color

  • Foliage Color (Spring)

    Dark Green

  • Foliage Color (Summer)

    Dark Green

  • Foliage Color (Fall)

    Dark Green

  • Fragrant Flowers

    No

  • Fragrant Fruit

    No

  • Fragrant Foliage

    No

  • Bark or Stem Fragrant

    No

  • Flower Petal Number

    Single

  • Repeat Bloomer

    Yes

  • Showy Fruit

    No

  • Edible Fruit

    No

  • Showy Foliage

    No

  • Foliage Texture

    Medium

  • Foliage Sheen

    Glossy

  • Evergreen

    No

  • Showy Bark

    No

Special Characteristics

  • Usage

    Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border

  • Sharp or Has Thorns

    No

  • Invasive

    No

  • Attracts

    Butterflies

  • Self-Sowing

    No