Botanical Name: Common Names:
Osteospermum ecklonis Purple Sun African Daisy, Cape Daisy,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
TBA Rounded
Description:
This series features unique and brilliant Earth tones. The large, impressive flowers make it a great focus plant. Excellent branching and full, mounded habits. Zion Purple Sun has orange, pink and purple flowers. Grows approx 45cm x 45cm.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Formal Garden, Mass Planting, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes: Cut back in late Summer to encourage re-blooming and improve habit. Information and images courtesy of Ball Australia.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Asteraceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Orange, Pink, Purple
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate