Osteospermum ecklonis

Growing Guide, Production Protocols, and Danziger Series Overview

Cultivation & Growing Guidelines

Osteospermum ecklonis — widely known as African daisy — delivers bold, daisy‑like blooms that open wide in cool, sunny weather and keep their color even as temperatures rise. Plants perform best in full sun, light, well‑drained substrates, and a slightly acidic pH of 5.8–6.2. Reliable spring and autumn flower power, coupled with good frost tolerance, makes Osteospermum a premium option for early‑season retail benches, patio containers, and vibrant landscape borders.

Stick cuttings and remove from mist early, keep 65°F–68°F (18°–20°C). pH 5.8–6.0, EC 0.8–1.2. Feed 50 ppm N, increasing to 100–150 ppm N. Fungicide at sticking and week 2; pinch at transplant.

For more detailed growing tips – such as sticking guidelines, recommended PGRs, and scheduling protocols – check out our Osteospermum Growing Tips.

Commercial Osteospermum Series Overview

Danziger elevates the category with genetics that bring faster finishing, strong branching, and a kaleidoscope of UV‑resistant colors — perfect for impulse sales and long‑lasting garden performance across three series:

• BESTIES™ – A celebration of friendship: vibrant two‑tone and solid hues, continuous flowering, and compact branching that packs benches with cheerful color from early spring through summer.
• OSTICA™ – Mounded habit with large, upright‑facing flowers that cover the canopy early. Finishes quickly in cool conditions – ideal for quarts, 1‑litre pots, and color bowls.
• OSTICADE™ – Semi‑trailing series bred for baskets and mixed planters. Flexible stems spill gracefully over container edges while maintaining a tidy center.