African Daisy

African Daisy                                     

Approximate Seed Quantity: 50

A beautiful addition to any garden. Flowering throughout summer, even a not so good one, this plant forms a dense mass of scented foliage produces flowers from pastel colours through to a bright orange. Makes for excellent ground cover in borders but also good for large pots and tubs. The 4cm across flowers will close at night, in shade or in cloud cover. Also known as “Star of the Veldt” and “Cape Marigold”. Annual.  Download sowing Guide

 Days to germination: 15-20

• Optimum soil temperature: 21-24°C
• Plant depth: 3mm
• Plant spacing: 25-30cm
• Light: Full sun
• Sow seeds early to mid-spring undercover in warmth
• Prick out to larger trays when large enough to handle
• Plant out to flowering position when large enough and after all danger of frost has passed