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African Daisy is the common name of Osteospermum, a plant that was found and comes from South Africa. You can find it in many colors like pink, white , purple or mixed. Petals are very different, the plant being a hybrid.
It loves the sun and if placed in a sunny place it will appreciate it a lot. It usually blooms on cool nights so don`t be scared if on a warm night it looks a bit closed.
Usually the flowers are up to 4″ across and the plant likes the drained soil a lot.
You should know that if there is no frost during the winter in your area the African Daisy will grow without creating any special areas for it to be protected from the cold.

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Scientific Name: Osteospermum
Usuale Name: African Daisy
Family: Asteraceae
Origin: South Africa

African Daisy is a cousin of sunflower. African Daisy flowers reach around 30 cm height. The leafs are small, disposed alternated, with abnormal outsides and their color is green. The flowers are ornamental and are attractive for their contrast between the petals and central aye.

African Daisy can be cultivated in shiny gardens, but can be also cultivated in windowboxes.

African Daisy needs powerful light to flower. On cloudy weather, the flowers are closing their petals, but in sunny days, they offer a superb outlook.

Advice: Water excess affect African Daisy.

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