These woodybased evergreens are very tough with trailing habits. Dimorphotheca fruticosa new zealand plant conservation. It needs well drained soil and, in fact, will tolerate dry soils. Osteospermum require a sunny spot and rich, welldrained soil. Osteospermum fruticosum, african daisy, freeway daisy. It is frosttolerant to twenty degrees fahrenheit and tolerates salty coastal situations. Osteospermum fruticosum, also called the trailing african daisy or shrubby daisybush, is a shrubby, semisucculent herbaceous flowering plant native to south africa, belonging to the small tribe calenduleae of the sunflower family asteraceae. Starts flowering in spring and keeps blooming for many months. Osteospermum fruticosum african daisy nurseries online. Osteospermum species, trailing african daisy osteospermum. Both have in common that the flowers close at night.
Spread will form a clump to around 60 cm across again, sometime more. Height will reach 6o cm in height sometimes taller. African daisy osteospermum ecklonis white african daisy perennial flowers are grown from osteospermum ecklonis seeds. How to grow and care for african daisies osteospermum. As a group, these plants are frosttender subshrubs or herbaceous perennials that feature daisylike flowers on upright stems rising to tall. Osteospermum blooms will close every evening, and open up again in early morning. Osteospermum species osteospermum fruticosum name synonyms blaxium decumbens cass. The flowers are produced in masses of pale lilac daisies, they are. Osteospermum african daisy one of the vest flowering plants for full sun, osteospermum fruticosum hybrids are a low growing perennial that will reach around 60cm. Osteospermum fruticosum is now classified as a weed in new zealand. Growing african daisies requires conditions similar to those found in africa. Osteospermum has only been in trade since the early 90s, making it a fairly recent addition to the horticultural world. You agree to the usage of cookies when you continue using this site. Daisybush, african daisy, osteospermum how to grow and care they are magical, the little blossom heads of the osteospermum.
The trailing african daisy should be planted in full sun to partial shade. Give this groundcover ample to moderate water but do not overwater it. They are known as the daisybushes or african daisies. Ground covers, large and small scale, container plant. Osteospermum, or african daisies, have flowers that look very familiar, yet totally foreign. Osteospermum fruticosum is quite drought tolerant, particularly if you include the seed factor. Large white and purple daisylike blooms make these full sun plants great container flowers for your patio or to be used as a border flower. Osteospermum fruticosum is a great plant for attracting the painted lady, gray hairstreak, mournful duskywing butterflies. Osteospermum cape daisy care daylilies in australia. Osteospermum ecklonis is a tender perennial but can easily be grown in cooler zones as an annual. Osteospermum planting, pruning, and care plus easy tips. African daisy care includes regular deadheading to encourage new blooms, and a light summer pruning may result in a fall flush of blooms after the weather cools off. Osteospermum seeds osteospermum african daisy flower seed.
For a big picture of dimorphotheca aurantiaca click here. The plant takes any soil but prefers those that are welldraining. I think osteospermum fruticosum is a sensible water wise plant to grow in a xeriscape garden. Native to south africa, the plant tolerates heat but slows down in extremely hot or humid conditions. Daisylike flowers are produced with whitemauve petals and dark central disc. Many of the plants sold today under the name of african daisy or osteospermum are cultivars and hybrids derived from o. The leaves are alternately arranged on procumbent stems.
If you are growing osteospermum in containers use a commercial potting soil mix. Plants profile for osteospermum fruticosum shrubby daisybush. The freeway daisy takes a long time to come back and can look pretty bad until conditions improve. Long flowering from spring through summer they are related to the daisy family and are shrubby plant originally from south africa. It requires little attention and is rarely invaded by pests or diseases. They are even in the asteraceae family, along with shasta daisies and zinnia. Name osteospermum family asteraceae type flower, perennial.
Osteospermum hybrids must be propagated by cuttings. Osteospermum fruticosum trailing african daisy plant. Plant these cheery blooms with other coolseason plants for a pleasing pop of color. The plants database includes the following 6 species of osteospermum. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative. Osteospermum blooms in summer through fall, and is perfect. Perennial herb, becoming woody at the base often forming dense mats.
O nome cientifico deriva do grego osteon osso e do latim spermum semente. This profile has been archived with the following explanation. Jun 23, 2006 view picture of osteospermum species, trailing african daisy osteospermum fruticosum at daves garden. When several references are cited, they may give conflicting information on the status.
You are viewing a profile that is currently in draft. While every effort has been made to provide the most reliable and uptodate information available, ultimate legal requirements with respect to species are contained in. Sep 21, 2017 osteospermum, also known as cape marigold or african daisy, produces daisylike flowers with dark centers in shades of white, yellow, pink, purple and blue. In order to optimize the website and for continuously improvement we are using cookies. As an escapee plant its inhabits coastal areas, banks, clay, cliffs, wasteland. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. Identification of chilli leaf curl virus and associated betasatellite infecting osteospermum fruticosum in rajasthan, india article pdf available. Dimorphotheca osteospermum fruticosum vro agriculture. Daisybush, african daisy, osteospermum how to grow and care.
Genetic diversity of osteospermum genotypes analysed by aflp and chloroplast ssr markers. Contribute to daves garden add a new plant to the list. With their daisylike blossoms in a myriad of colors, osteospermums were a quick hit. Colours indicate possibility of osteospermum fruticosum infesting these areas. The first series available from seed is called osteospermum passion mixed. Osteospernum plants grow 10 12 inches, with a mounding growth habit. Asteraceae compositae trailing african daisy, freeway daisy, blue eyed daisy origin. Pdf development of the capitulum inflorescence with different types of florets in asteraceae is an interesting issue.
In the noncoloured areas the plant is unlikely to establish as the climate, soil or landuse is not presently suitable. Osteospermum fruticosum assorted varieties dimorphotheca f. Because osteospermum prefers cool temperatures, plant them in the early spring, being sure to protect them from an unexpected frost. Osteospermum fruticosum, trailing african daisy, is called freeway daisy in parts of california where it is commonly used as a median plant for its ability to withstand stressful conditions and. Grown mainly for their profusion of daisylike blooms over a long season, they look great massed along driveways or path. Hardiness zones sunset all zones as an annual, zones 8, 9,1124 as a herbaceous perennial usda all zones as an annual, 911 as a herbaeous perennial. They are tender perennials but can easily be grown in cooler zones as an annual, and its a quick and easy bloomer giving a wonderful display. These changes will not be visible to public users until the profile is completed and the draft is released.
Buy the hardy varieties, these varieties spread they are the ecklonis and jucundum. However, it is not a legal authority for statutory or regulatory purposes. Osteeospermum fruticosum hardiness zones sunset all zones as an annual, zones 8, 9,1124 as a herbaceous perennial usda all zones as an annual, 911 as a herbaeous perennial landscape use. Osteospermum fruticosum called trailing african daisy. Identification of chilli leaf curl virus and associated betasatellite infecting osteospermum fruticosum in rajasthan, india article pdf available april 2020 with 69 reads how we measure reads. Asteraceae queensland, new south wales, the act, victoria, tasmania, western australia and the northern territory compositae south australia common names. Osteospermum is a magnificent perennial with flowers that are just as remarkable. Im looking for growing tips on osteospermum fruitcosum, the trailing african daisy. Flower colours a wide rang of flower colours are available with the increasing range of hybrids. Thousands of new, highquality pictures added every day.
Media in category osteospermum fruticosum the following 14 files are in this category, out of 14 total. Osteospermum e um genero botanico pertencente a familia asteraceae. The name osteospermum is exclusively used for the perennial forms. The distribution in this summary table is based on all the information available. The flowers are produced in masses of pale lilac daisies, they are borne on stalks up to 30cm. It is also available in a form that has white flowers with lilac centres and mauve on the reverse of the petals. Osteospermums, commonly called african or south african daisies, cape daises, cape marigolds or sunscape daisies, produce daisylike blooms, and come in a range of colors. Acacia koa koa 47 acacia koaia koaia 47 acacia mangium mangium 47 acalypha wilkensiana beefsteak 47 ajuga reptans carpet bugle 47 aleurites moluccana kukui, lama, lumbang, sakan, raguar, candlenut tree 47 alpinia zerumbet shell ginger 47 arachis glabrata forage peanut 48 arachis pintoi cv. Osteospermum also known as cape daisy is a lovely genus where plants are bushy and covered with beautiful daisylike flowers in pure, clean colors.
The name osteospermum is exclusively used for the perennial forms while dimorphotheca is used for the annuals. Pdf identification of chilli leaf curl virus and associated. A hardy, spreading, perennial ground cover that bears purple daisylike flowers. Most growers who produce osteospermum are conditioned to order their osteos through liner programs, where the selection is vast and colors abound. Osteospermum is from africa, hence the name african daisies. Pdf a monopartite begomovirus associated with betasatellite was identified from osteospermum fruticosum cape daisy showing severe. They are known as the daisybushes or african daisies osteospermum used to belong to the genus dimorphotheca, but only the annual species remain in that genus.
There are only a couple of osteospermum varieties that are suitable to grow from seed. Trailing african daisy osteospermum fruticosum inaturalist. The plant list includes 182 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus osteospermum. Osteospermum has only been in trade since the early. Itis taxonomy is based on the latest scientific consensus available, and is provided as a general reference source for interested parties. Dimorphotheca fruticosa new zealand plant conservation network.
Identification of chilli leaf curl virus and associated. The inflorescence of osteospermum ecklonis showing the peripheral ray and central disc florets. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Show all show tabs shrubby daisybush general information. For more information about these plants, download cal ipcs brochure.
Osteospermum fruticosum, also called the trailing african daisy or shrubby daisybush, is a shrubby, semisucculent herbaceous flowering plant native to south africa, belonging to the small tribe calenduleae of the sunflower family. Find osteospermum fruticosum called trailing african daisy stock images in hd and millions of other royaltyfree stock photos, illustrations and vectors in the shutterstock collection. The record derives from tica data supplied on 20120211 which reports it as an accepted name record 267c74fa161244a1a584ea76207471 with original publication details. Osteospermum fruticosum, african daisy, freeway daisy, blue. Excellent for ground cover, rock gardens, containers or for erosion control on slopes. Osteospermum is an annual and, like most annuals, it enjoys extra fertilizer. Brightly coloured in purple with dark eye or in the brightest white with the touch of purple they embellish the balcony, the terrace or the garden.
These annuals are also known as star of the veldt and are very different to the plants we know as osteospermum. This is a perennial with prostrate or trailing stems. Height 8 to 24 inches 20 to 60 cm exposure full sun soil welldrained, loaded with humus. Consolidated list of environmental weeds in new zealand pdf. Over 1,595 osteospermum pictures to choose from, with no signup needed. African daisies look a lot like common daisies, with petals radiating around a center disk. Osteospermum fruticosum freeway daisy california gardens. The plant list includes a further 35 scientific plant names of infraspecific rank for the genus osteospermum. African daisy is suited for covering large open areas of level or sloping ground. Buy the hardy varieties, these varieties spread they are the ecklonis and jucundum species the others are only half. A monopartite begomovirus associated with betasatellite was identified from osteospermum fruticosum cape daisy showing severe yellowing vein net symptoms in rajasthan, india through molecular characterization. Browse pictures and read growth cultivation information about osteospermum species, trailing african daisy osteospermum fruticosum supplied by member gardeners in the plantfiles database at dav.