African daisy 'Malindi'

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A compact, upright, half-hardy biennial to 30cm in height with sparsely toothed, spoon-shaped, glossy, mid green leaves and daisy-like flowers with purplish pink outer petals and a dark purple to orange centre, from early summer into autumn

African daisy 'Malindi'

Scientific classification

Species
African daisy 'Malindi' (Osteospermum 'Malindi')
Genus
Osteospermum
Family
Asteraceae
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Toxicity
Annual Biennial
Plant type
0.1-0.5 metres
Height
0.1-0.5 metres
Spread
Evergreen
Foliage
Bushy
Habit
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest
Full sun
Sunlight
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Distribution of African daisy 'Malindi'

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Quick identification of African daisy 'Malindi'

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African daisy 'Malindi' care guide

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Watering
Full sun
Sunlight
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Watering

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

Pruning

Deadhead regularly and tidy in spring. No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in late spring or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer from non-flowering shoots

Growing

Grow in light, moderately fertile, well-drained soil in a warm, sunny position. Tolerate poor soil, salt or drought. In frosty areas overwinter cuttings under glass

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Common pests and diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to downy mildews and Verticillium wilt

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

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