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Ostica™ Bronze African Daisy
Osteospermum ecklonis
Pronunciation: oss-tee-oh-SPUR-mum ek-LON-iss
SKU #44972
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when soil is dry to the touch.
SIZE:
Reaches 12 to 15 in. tall and wide.
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| Description | Bronze flowers are accented with vivid violet around dark button centers, offering a unique and dramatic flower color. An early bloomer with a controlled, compact habit. Perfect for containers or baskets on sunny decks and patios. Perennial in frost-free climates; a warm-season annual in cooler regions. |
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| Bloom Time | Early summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hanging Basket |
| Flower Color | Multicolored |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Heliotrope (Heliotropium); Lantana (Lantana); Fountain Grass (Pennisetum); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Cordyline (Cordyline) |
| Care Instructions | Performs best in well-drained soil with regular water, allowing soil to dry out slightly between watering. Clip faded flower stems. May be lightly trimmed mid season to rejuvenate and promote continued bloom. Feed twice monthly. Treat as an annual in cooler climates, or grow in pots and move indoors before danger of frost. |
Details
| Description | Bronze flowers are accented with vivid violet around dark button centers, offering a unique and dramatic flower color. An early bloomer with a controlled, compact habit. Perfect for containers or baskets on sunny decks and patios. Perennial in frost-free climates; a warm-season annual in cooler regions. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Early summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hanging Basket |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Multicolored |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Heliotrope (Heliotropium); Lantana (Lantana); Fountain Grass (Pennisetum); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Cordyline (Cordyline) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Performs best in well-drained soil with regular water, allowing soil to dry out slightly between watering. Clip faded flower stems. May be lightly trimmed mid season to rejuvenate and promote continued bloom. Feed twice monthly. Treat as an annual in cooler climates, or grow in pots and move indoors before danger of frost. |
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Frequently asked questions
Does Ostica™ Bronze African Daisy produce flowers?
Early summer
Is Ostica™ Bronze African Daisy evergreen or deciduous?
Ostica™ Bronze African Daisy is Herbaceous.
What are the special features of Ostica™ Bronze African Daisy?
Ostica™ Bronze African Daisy is Easy Care, Waterwise, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Compact Form.
Is Ostica™ Bronze African Daisy resistant to pests or animals?
Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant
How fast does Ostica™ Bronze African Daisy grow?
Ostica™ Bronze African Daisy has a Moderate growth rate.
Where can I use Ostica™ Bronze African Daisy in my landscape?
Ostica™ Bronze African Daisy is suitable for: Border, Container, Hanging Basket.
What color are Ostica™ Bronze African Daisy flowers?
Ostica™ Bronze African Daisy produces Multicolored flowers.
What color is the foliage of Ostica™ Bronze African Daisy?
Ostica™ Bronze African Daisy has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Ostica™ Bronze African Daisy?
Good companion plants for Ostica™ Bronze African Daisy include: Heliotrope (Heliotropium); Lantana (Lantana); Fountain Grass (Pennisetum); Hibiscus (Hibiscus); Cordyline (Cordyline).
How do I care for Ostica™ Bronze African Daisy?
Performs best in well-drained soil with regular water, allowing soil to dry out slightly between watering. Clip faded flower stems. May be lightly trimmed mid season to rejuvenate and promote continued bloom. Feed twice monthly. Treat as an annual in cooler climates, or grow in pots and move indoors before danger of frost.
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.