dwarf African daisy
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A compact, mat-forming or trailing half-hardy perennial or annual to 15cm in height with narrow linear to spoon-shaped, sparsely toothed, grey-green leaves and delicate daisy-like pale, purplish-pink flowers on long stalks with a purple to yellow centre, from early summer into autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- dwarf African daisy (Dimorphotheca jucunda 'Compactum')
- Genus
- Dimorphotheca
- 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 · Autumn · Winter · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of dwarf African daisy
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of dwarf African daisy
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dwarf African daisy 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
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningDeadhead regularly and tidy in spring. No pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in late spring or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer from non-flowering shoots
Growing
GrowingGrow 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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