This dramatic mix of orange, yellow, salmon and white flowers open and close with the sun and passing cloud cover. This native of South Africa is great for mass plantings. Attracts bees and butterflies.
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Taxonomy: Dimorphotheca sinuata
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Other Names: African Daisy, Glandular Cape Marigold, Namaqualand Daisy, Orange Namaqualand Daisy
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Seed Type: Annual
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Sow Indoors or Outdoors: Mixed Colors African Daisy is easy to grow from seed and recommended for direct sowing outdoors or can be sown indoors 8 – 10 weeks prior.
- Dimorphotheca seeds will germinate in 7 – 21 days with full lighting and harden off to a sunny spot in the garden or equally bright place indoors.
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Days to Maturity: 70 – 77 days
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Planting Depth: Plant 2 – 3 seeds ¼” deep
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Plant Spacing: 12”
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Growth Habit: 12 – 14” tall shrubby upright with a 12” spread of densely petaled “daisy-like” blooms
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Soil Preference: Average, medium moist, well-drained
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Light Preference: Full sun
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Seeds Per Package:
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- 1 g - Approximately 500 Seeds
