Osteospermum x 'Passion Mix'
Blue-Eyed Daisy
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Blue-Eyed Daisy (Osteospermum x 'Passion Mix') - Description
All-America Selections winner. Gorgeous 2-1/2" daisies in white, pink, rose and purple have dark blue eyes that are dusted with gold. Excellent in containers, in the border and dry areas. Blue-eyed Daisy thrives in full sun and average, well-drained soils. Pest-free and drought tolerant plants grow 12-18" tall. In the garden, space plants 10" apart. In containers they can be 6-8" apart.
Blue-Eyed Daisy (Osteospermum x 'Passion Mix') - Blooming
Blooms daisy-like flowers in a variety of colors such as magenta, pink, white, and yellow. Flowers of most species will only open in sunlight. Prolong flowering by deadheading on a regular basis.
Blue-Eyed Daisy (Osteospermum x 'Passion Mix') - Growth
African Daisies do best with full sun in a warm site.
Blue-Eyed Daisy (Osteospermum x 'Passion Mix') - Planting
Some species have rooting stems that can easily be divided for propagation. Can also sow seeds in spring.
Blue-Eyed Daisy (Osteospermum x 'Passion Mix') - Pest
Aphids. Osteospermum is also susceptible to downy mildew and wilt.
Blue-Eyed Daisy (Osteospermum x 'Passion Mix') - Interesting facts
The genus name, Osteospermum, is derived from two Greek words which when combined translate to "bone seed". The "bone seed" refers to the hard fruit casing around the seed from the plants.
Blue-Eyed Daisy (Osteospermum x 'Passion Mix') - Soil and irrigation
Can tolerate drought and neglect, but flourishes with good garden soil and irrigation.
