deep purple African daisy

How to Grow and Care for deep purple African daisy

deep purple African daisy · Osteospermum ecklonis

Grow in light, moderately fertile, very well-drained soil in a warm site in full sun with shelter from cold winds; in frost-prone climates, propagate reserve plants every year, and overwinter young plants in frost-free conditions

Watering: Water moderately, allowing slight drying between wateringsSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing deep purple African daisy

deep purple African daisy
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleWater moderately, allowing slight drying between waterings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingLight flowering feed during spring and summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow in light, moderately fertile, very well-drained soil in a warm site in full sun with shelter from cold winds; in frost-prone climates, propagate reserve plants every year, and overwinter young plants in frost-free conditions

How to Water deep purple African daisy?

Water moderately, allowing slight drying between waterings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for deep purple African daisy?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for deep purple African daisy?

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What Soil Is Best for deep purple African daisy?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for deep purple African daisy?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize deep purple African daisy?

Light flowering feed during spring and summer

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How to Prune deep purple African daisy?

No pruning required, but deadheading will prolong flowering

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How to Propagate deep purple African daisy?

Propagate by seed, sown at 18°C in spring; by softwood cuttings in late spring; or by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer

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How to Transplant deep purple African daisy?

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How to Care for deep purple African daisy in Winter?

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How to Plant deep purple African daisy?

Grow in light, moderately fertile, very well-drained soil in a warm site in full sun with shelter from cold winds; in frost-prone climates, propagate reserve plants every year, and overwinter young plants in frost-free conditions

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How to Repot deep purple African daisy?

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How to Harvest deep purple African daisy?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to downy mildews and verticillium wilt

Pests

Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to aphids

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The Toxicity of deep purple African daisy

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Attributes of deep purple African daisy

Plant typeShrubs
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageEvergreen
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OriginEastern Cape

Scientific Classification

Species
Osteospermum ecklonis
Genus
Osteospermum
Family
Asteraceae
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