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African daisy 'Iced Gem'

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An upright and gently spreading shrubby perennial that thrives in sun and grows up to approximately 30-40 cm high. The leaves are quite striking: grey- to mid-green with pale creamy yellow variegation, up to 10cm long, and can be linear or lance-shaped, and can have toothed edges. The daisy flowerheads are about 5-8cm across, with bright silvery-white petals which are touched with blue-purple at their bases as they approach the blue-purple flower centres.

Scientific classification

Species: African daisy 'Iced Gem' (Osteospermum 'Iced Gem')
Genus: Osteospermum
Family: Asteraceae

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Toxicity: Bedding · Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of African daisy 'Iced Gem'

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of African daisy 'Iced Gem'

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African daisy 'Iced Gem' care guide

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

No pruning required, but regular dead-heading can help prolong flowering into late summer and early autumn

Propagation

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

Growing

Grow in 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. Drought tolerant once well established

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