This site reveals all you need to know about Osteospermums. Osteospermum plants originate from South Africa and the name is derived from the Greek osteon (= bone) and Latin spermum (= seed). Osteospermums belong to the daisy family ( Compositae / Asteraceae), hence their common names: African Daisy or South African Daisy, Cape Daisy and Blue-eyed Daisy. They mustn't be confused with the annual Dimorphotheca. Although most Osteospermums are labelled as annuals they are in fact half-hardy perennials or subshrubs. This means they are not entirely hardy and will therefore not survive persistent frosts. However, they can be propagated by cuttings or overwintered in a frost free environment. Why not explore our site, enjoy the colourful photographs and learn more about the propagation, botany and plant care of this beautiful daisy plant.
the first ecklonis type Osteospermum in orange! |
