Cape Daisy
Osteospermum ecklonis
Cape Marguerite is a perennial with white petals and a deep blue centre, suited to sunny borders and gardens. It blooms mainly in spring and summer, attracting pollinators.
Attributes
Type
Shrub, evergreen
Spread
0.5 – 1.0 m
Soil
Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Min. temperature
-2 °C
Data: Royal Horticultural Society, Missouri Botanical Garden
Drought tolerant
Attracts pollinators
Long flowering
Care guide
Sun
Full sun
Water
Low
Height
0.5–1 m
Hardiness
Medium
Flowering
Spring–Summer
Foliage
Evergreen
Safety
Pets (rabbits, rodents): Harmful if eaten. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Available Sizes
2L
In stock
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Sources
Page information is based on the following sources:
- Profile Wikipedia (EN) — Osteospermum ecklonis
- Facts Royal Horticultural Society, Missouri Botanical Garden