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Daisybushes (Osteospermum)
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.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Daisybushes
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Attributes of Daisybushes
Plant Height
50 cm
Spread
1 m
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
0 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of Daisybushes
Distribution of Daisybushes
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Distribution Map of Daisybushes
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
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How to Grow and Care for Daisybushes
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Daisybushes is a plant genus known for vibrant daisy-like flowers, thriving in full sun or partial shade with well-draining soil. Preferable temperatures range from cool to warm; excessive heat or frost can be detrimental. Basic care includes regular watering while letting soil dry between sessions and avoiding waterlogged conditions. Daisybushes faces common challenges such as aphids, whiteflies, and fungal diseases like powdery mildew. Seasonal considerations involve reducing watering in winter and deadheading spent flowers to promote new growth in the growing season.
How to Water Daisybushes?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Daisybushes?
How to Propagate Daisybushes?
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8 most common species：
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.
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.
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 '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 '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 '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 '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 '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.
All Species of Daisybushes
Cape marguerite
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.
Shrubby daisybush
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.
Bietou
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 'Sunny Mary'
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 'Zion Copper Amethyst'
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 'Lemon Symphony'
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 '3D Blueberry Shake'
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 'Pink Whirls'
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.
Shrubby daisybush 'Orange Symphony'
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.
Daisybushes 'Snow Pixie'
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.
Daisybushes 'Weetwood'
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.
Daisybushes 'In The Pink'
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 'Voltage Yellow'
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.
Daisybushes 'White Pim'
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 'Astra White'
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 'Pink Eyed Beauty'
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.
Cape marguerite 'Serenity Bronze'
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.
Cape marguerite '4D Pink'
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 'Akila Grand Canyon Mixed'
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'
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.
Daisybushes 'Bright Lights Yellow'
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 'Whirlygig'
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.
Cape marguerite '4D Silver'
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.
Cape marguerite '3D Berry White'
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'
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.
Osteospermum scariosum
Osteospermum scariosum
Osteospermum scariosum is a perennial herb with a daisy-like appearance, known for its vibrant, colorful blooms. The plant typically showcases a central disc of densely-packed, dark florets surrounded by radiating petals, which can range in shade from pink to purple. Thriving in sunny environments, osteospermum scariosum has evolved tough, glossy leaves to conserve water and endure in its native arid habitats. Its hardy nature allows it to withstand less fertile soils, making it an adaptable addition to gardens seeking drought-tolerant color.
Osteospermum tomentosum
Osteospermum tomentosum
Osteospermum tomentosum is a perennial herb noted for its silver-white foliage and daisy-like flowers that bloom in spring. Soft to the touch, its leaves are covered in dense hairs, which conserve moisture and reflect sunlight, an adaptation to its arid native habitat. The blooms exhibit a vibrant contrast with a yellow center surrounded by white petals, attracting pollinators.
Osteospermum ilicifolium
Osteospermum ilicifolium
Osteospermum ilicifolium is a robust perennial herb, showcasing daisy-like flowers with vibrant hues ranging from purple and blue to pink and white. Its holly-like leaves are a standout feature, with spiky margins that adapt well to its native coastal environments. The plant's drought tolerance and ability to thrive in poor soils highlight its resilience and environmental adaptability.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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More Genus
Daisybushes
Osteospermum
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.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Daisybushes
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Attributes of Daisybushes
Plant Height
50 cm
Spread
1 m
Leaf type
Evergreen
Ideal Temperature
0 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of Daisybushes
Distribution of Daisybushes
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Distribution Map of Daisybushes
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Daisybushes
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Daisybushes is a plant genus known for vibrant daisy-like flowers, thriving in full sun or partial shade with well-draining soil. Preferable temperatures range from cool to warm; excessive heat or frost can be detrimental. Basic care includes regular watering while letting soil dry between sessions and avoiding waterlogged conditions. Daisybushes faces common challenges such as aphids, whiteflies, and fungal diseases like powdery mildew. Seasonal considerations involve reducing watering in winter and deadheading spent flowers to promote new growth in the growing season.
How to Water Daisybushes?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Daisybushes?
How to Propagate Daisybushes?
Exploring the Daisybushes Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
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.
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.
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 '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.
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All Species of Daisybushes
Cape marguerite
Shrubby daisybush
Bietou
Daisybushes 'Sunny Mary'
Cape marguerite 'Zion Copper Amethyst'
Daisybushes 'Lemon Symphony'
Daisybushes '3D Blueberry Shake'
Shrubby daisybush 'Pink Whirls'
Shrubby daisybush 'Orange Symphony'
Daisybushes 'Snow Pixie'
Daisybushes 'Weetwood'
Daisybushes 'In The Pink'
Daisybushes 'Voltage Yellow'
Daisybushes 'White Pim'
Daisybushes 'Astra White'
Daisybushes 'Pink Eyed Beauty'
Cape marguerite 'Serenity Bronze'
Cape marguerite '4D Pink'
Daisybushes 'Akila Grand Canyon Mixed'
Cape marguerite '4D Violet Ice'
Daisybushes 'Bright Lights Yellow'
Daisybushes 'Whirlygig'
Cape marguerite '4D Silver'
Cape marguerite '3D Berry White'
Daisybushes 'Soprano White'
Osteospermum scariosum
Osteospermum tomentosum
Osteospermum ilicifolium
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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