Daisybushes
Botanical name: Osteospermum
Daisybushes
Botanical name: Osteospermum
Description
Daisybushes is a genus of plants in the daisy family that are, strangely, noted and classified together because of their differences. Where most daisies have typical white flowers, daisybushes is characterized by a wide variety of flower colors ranging from purple to yellow, to orange and even multicolored in the case of some cultivars. These bright colors make for a popular garden plant.
Species of Daisybushes
Daisybushes '3D Blueberry Shake'
This daisybush is an excellent ground cover plant with a distinctive showy flower that has a purple-blue center, hence the name, surrounded by a double-white sundial of petals. Daisybushes '3D Blueberry Shake' is a member of the 3D series of daisybush cultivars that highlight bright colors and include 'banana shake' and 'lemon ice'.
Shrubby daisybush
Shrubby daisybush (Osteospermum fruticosum) is a plant species that is indigenous to South Africa. Shrubby daisybush is also known as the trailing African daisy. This species is related to the sunflower.
Shrubby daisybush 'Orange Symphony'
Shrubby daisybush 'Orange Symphony' is a variety of Shrubby daisybush. It is named 'Orange Symphony' due to the color of its trailing blossoms. Its profusion of blooms makes it a popular addition to gardens. Unlike other plants in the family, shrubby daisybush 'Orange Symphony' blooms spring through fall and requires less maintenance.
Cape marguerite 'Zion Copper Amethyst'
The cape marguerite 'Zion Copper Amethyst' has unusually large, deeply colorful three-tone petals not seen elsewhere. It is cultivated from the Osteospermum ecklonis. The name takes inspiration from similar colors noted in the Zion National Park, USA and the bronze hue often seen at the start of the bloom. Gardeners like how well this attractive plant tolerates heat.
Daisybushes 'Snow Pixie'
As you'd imagine from the name, the daisybushes 'Snow Pixie' is a dwarf hybrid that grows to just 15 cm, in contrast to the 30 cm to 90 cm of the parent plant. Also, the flowers are white, in contrast to the usual purple. These features make for an excellent spreading plant for garden borders.
Shrubby daisybush 'Pink Whirls'
Shrubby daisybush 'Pink Whirls' is a uniquely eye-catching daisybush cultivar. While the parent plant and many of its cultivars have disc or ray florets, this cultivar has bright pink and purple petals that are rolled in the middle with the tips looking like spoons. The unique petals give the plant a 'whirl' look. Shrubby daisybush 'Pink Whirls' was been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit for its unique look.
Daisybushes 'Lemon Symphony'
Daisybushes 'Lemon Symphony' is an evergreen daisybush cultivar named for its lemon-colored petals that truly look like a symphony. These petals have a deep purple eye that makes quite a contrast. This cultivar is part of the Symphony Series which are specifically bred for their vigorous growth, large flowers, and tolerance to cold.
Daisybushes 'Sunny Mary'
Daisybushes 'Sunny Mary' is a purple-colored daisybush cultivar with a dark center. It is a compact daisybush only growing to about 50 cm when other varieties can grow as tall as 1.5 m. The name may refer to its unique blooming season, as it starts blooming in early summer rather than mid or late summer like most daisybushes. Gardeners love this variety for its bold colors and longer blooming season, lasting from early summer into mid-fall.
Cape marguerite
Osteospermum ecklonis, commonly known as cape marguerite, is an evergreen, perennial small shrub with typical daisy-shaped white or purple flowers. It is cultivated as an ornamental in containers and borders. Flowers of this lovely plant are often visited by bees and other pollinators.
Cape marguerite '4D Pink'
Cape marguerite '4D Pink' is a trademarked Cape Marguerite hybrid that has been selected (and named) for its showy, fragrant pink flowers. These bright petals are more arresting than the white-topped petals of the parent plant, brightening gardens and attracting butterflies.
Daisybushes 'Whirlygig'
A most unique looking daisybush cultivar, with spoon-shaped petals emitted from a daisy-like center, daisybushes 'Whirlygig' is a spreading perennial that does best in full sun. At night, daisybushes 'Whirlygig''s petals engage in a "photonastic response", which is an acute reaction to light, and close.
Bietou
Bietou is often used as a screening plant when cultivated, attracting pollinators. This semi-succulent woody erect shrub grows very fast and is considered a noxious weed in Australia. Its common name Bietou is derived from its traditional Khoisan name.
Daisybushes 'Voltage Yellow'
Daisybushes 'Voltage Yellow' is a bushy, evergreen perennial that blooms a profusion of yellow daisy-like flowers with dark centers. These daisybush cultivars provide bright color to spring gardens but do poorly in the high heat of summer. Daisybushes 'Voltage Yellow' love full sun, so plant accordingly.
Cape marguerite '4D Silver'
Cape marguerite '4D Silver' is a cultivar of Cape marguerite. It is notable both for the coloring of its flowers – outer silver-white petals surrounding inner light purple petals – and because its blossoms do not close at night. The name of the variety is inspired by the impressive appearance of the flower.
Daisybushes 'Akila Grand Canyon Mixed'
Daisybushes 'Akila Grand Canyon Mixed' is a member of the Akila series of copyrighted daisybush cultivars. This hybrid is a dwarf daisybush that produces flowers of uniform height in a variety of different colors. This plant has been specially bred to offer 5 percent higher germination than other daisybushes, so it’s a reliable choice as spring-flowering bedding and a ground cover plant.
Cape marguerite '4D Violet Ice'
Cape marguerite '4D Violet Ice' is a cultivated plant from the daisy family. "4D Violet Ice" is aptly named as it perfectly describes the flowers’ color. The blooms almost look four-dimensional with their icy violet petals and darker purple centers. The flowers make the plant unique to the genus. It’s also why it’s a favorite in perennial gardens.
Cape marguerite '3D Berry White'
Cape marguerite '3D Berry White' is one of a trademarked series of Cape Marguerite cultivars that is noted and named for its pink-white flowers with purplish petal tips. The color of this cultivar's blooms differs from the white-topped petals of the parent plant. This plant rewards gardeners with a long blooming season from summer into fall, so it is a popular choice.
Daisybushes 'Soprano White'
Daisybushes 'Soprano White' is a Cape or African daisy introduced for a long flowering period and excellent hardiness in hot or cold climates. The name refers to its white flowers and its place in the Soprano Series of African daisies.
Daisybushes 'Astra White'
Smaller than most daisybushes, daisybushes 'Astra White' has bright 'star-white' flowers that grow in a particularly upright aspect. The plant's size and showy flowers make this a garden favorite ideal for using as a bedding plant or in containers.
Daisybushes 'Bright Lights Yellow'
A cultivar of African daisy, daisybushes 'Bright Lights Yellow' is a bushy, evergreen perennial that sprouts brilliantly yellow flowers. The blooming season depends on the climate: it blooms from spring to early summer, stops when the weather becomes hot, and then blooms again as fall approaches. It is quite tolerant of drought and can also endures the nibbling of deer and rabbits.
Daisybushes 'Weetwood'
Daisybushes 'Weetwood' is an African daisy cultivar developed for its unique and attractive color combination. From a distance, these large flowers look pure white; however, from close up, one can see the pale purple rings around the center and the pale grey undersides. It is a compact variant that spreads over time in loose clumps.
Cape marguerite 'Serenity Bronze'
Commonly called the "African Daisy" or the "Cape Daisy," this daisy cultivar is a bushier form of the perennial plant, with larger than normal daisy blooms. Its name comes from the bronzey-orange petals that transition to a soft pink towards its center, and its striking appearance makes it an attractive feature in a garden.
Daisybushes 'White Pim'
Daisybushes 'White Pim', as the name suggests, is an African daisy with white flowers and pale purple undersides. This cultivar is a frost-hardy perennial which enjoys full sun and good drainage. It has unusually slender petals for an African daisy, which look delicate and provide fine texture in the garden.
Daisybushes 'In The Pink'
A cultivar of African daisy, daisybushes 'In The Pink' bears pink-colored blossoms from midsummer to mid-autumn. It is noted as a particularly hardy cultivar, but it still requires shelter from the harsher elements and requires full sun to thrive. This plant may require up to five years to reach its full height and blooming potential.
Daisybushes 'Pink Eyed Beauty'
A variant of African daisy, daisybushes 'Pink Eyed Beauty' is an upright, hardy perennial that sprouts striking single blossoms from late spring to midsummer. The flower colors change when fully open, displaying purple rings around the center and fading to gold at the edges. It is noted for its uniformity of habit, referring to a remarkably similar general structure across specimens.
Osteospermum tomentosum
Osteospermum tomentosum is a genus of plants in the daisy family that are, strangely, noted and classified together because of their differences. Where most daisies have typical white flowers, osteospermum tomentosum is characterized by a wide variety of flower colors ranging from purple to yellow, to orange and even multicolored in the case of some cultivars. These bright colors make for a popular garden plant.
Osteospermum ilicifolium
Osteospermum ilicifolium is a genus of plants in the daisy family that are, strangely, noted and classified together because of their differences. Where most daisies have typical white flowers, osteospermum ilicifolium is characterized by a wide variety of flower colors ranging from purple to yellow, to orange and even multicolored in the case of some cultivars. These bright colors make for a popular garden plant.
Osteospermum scariosum
Osteospermum scariosum is a genus of plants in the daisy family that are, strangely, noted and classified together because of their differences. Where most daisies have typical white flowers, osteospermum scariosum is characterized by a wide variety of flower colors ranging from purple to yellow, to orange and even multicolored in the case of some cultivars. These bright colors make for a popular garden plant.
Osteospermum asperulum
Osteospermum asperulum is a genus of plants in the daisy family that are, strangely, noted and classified together because of their differences. Where most daisies have typical white flowers, osteospermum asperulum is characterized by a wide variety of flower colors ranging from purple to yellow, to orange and even multicolored in the case of some cultivars. These bright colors make for a popular garden plant.
Oneye daisy
Oneye daisy is a genus of plants in the daisy family that are, strangely, noted and classified together because of their differences. Where most daisies have typical white flowers, oneye daisy is characterized by a wide variety of flower colors ranging from purple to yellow, to orange and even multicolored in the case of some cultivars. These bright colors make for a popular garden plant.
Scientific Classification
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