Approximately 250 seeds per package (150 seeds per gram)
Bring a burst of warm, sunset colours to your garden with Aurantica African Daisy, a stunning annual that produces a profusion of bright flowers. This easy-to-grow hybrid variety features single, daisy-like blossoms in cheerful shades of orange, buff, and yellow, creating a beautiful contrast against its soft, silvery-grey foliage. Perfect for use as a ground cover, in an annual border, or in any sunny, dry area of your garden
- Type: Hybrid Annual Flower
- Height: 45 cm
- Features: Prolific, long-lasting blooms; striking silver foliage; thrives in sunny, dry conditions.
Aurantica African Daisy is a low-maintenance plant that provides a big visual impact, making it an excellent choice for new and experienced gardeners alike.
- Site Selection: Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. This plant thrives in sunny, drier spots.
- Sowing Outdoors: Sow seeds directly outdoors in early May after the last chance of frost has passed. Sow seeds 6 mm deep. Once seedlings are 5-8 cm tall, thin them so they are 30 cm apart.
- Sowing Indoors: For an earlier bloom, you can start seeds indoors about 8 weeks before your last frost date. Sow seeds 6 mm deep. Germination is quick, typically occurring in 5-10 days at a temperature of 21°C. Grow on at a cooler temperature of 13-16°C.
- Upkeep: To encourage bushier, fuller plants, simply pinch out the growing points of young seedlings. Before transplanting your indoor-started plants outside, be sure to harden them off gradually to help them acclimate to outdoor conditions.
If you’re looking for a reliable and vibrant annual, Aurantica African Daisy is a fantastic choice. Its abundant, colourful blooms last all season long, providing continuous beauty and interest. The unique combination of bright orange and yellow flowers with silvery foliage makes it a standout plant, perfect for creating visual harmony in a garden bed or adding a pop of colour to a container. This resilient flower is well-suited for sunny, dry spots where other plants may struggle, making it a rewarding and fuss-free addition to your garden.
