look a lot likecommon daisies,with petals radiating around a center disk.
They are even members of theAsteraceaefamily, along withShasta daisiesandzinnias.
But, their vivid coloring is not at all like the classic daisy.
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While African daisies can survive a surprise frost, they cannot tolerate repeated frosts.
African daisies have a fairly quick growth rate, blooming about two months after sprouting from seeds.
Reliably hardy in zones 10 to 11, these tenderperennialsare planted as annuals in other climate zones.
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On average, African daises live 2 to 3 years as perennials.
African Daisy Care
African daisies work equally well in the ground or in containers.
Blooms peak in late spring to early summer, and again in late summer to early fall.
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Since they are perennials, African daisies will come back every year within theirhardiness zones.
In colder areas, before the first frost, take cuttings to propagate new plants indoors through the winter.
These flowers are fairly low-maintenance when grown in an environment they like.
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check that they have lots of sun and soil with good drainage.
Plan to water and fertilize regularly throughout the growing season (spring to fall).
Also,deadhead the flowers(remove the spent blooms) to encourage reblooming.
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Light
African daisies bloom best in full sun.
They can tolerate partial shade, but this will likely cause them to produce fewer flowers.
The blooms generally open in response to light and close at night and during overcast weather.
African daisies can be planted in the springtime, after the last frost.
During periods of drought or intense heat, the plants will slow down and go dormant.
Aim to keep the soil evenly moist.
But don’t overwater, as soggy soil can encourage diseases such as root rot.
Temperature and Humidity
African daisies prefer mild weather, which is when they bloom most profusely.
They can handle nighttime temperatures down to about 40F, though frost will damage or kill them.
Fertilizer
These flowers like a lot of food to grow and bloom at their best.
Besides mixingcompostinto the soil, apply a balanced fertilizer for flowering plants monthly throughout the growing season.
Potted plants may require even more frequent feeding.
But it’s possible for you to easily propagate your plants by cuttings.
This is also the best way to overwinter the plant outside of its hardiness zones.
However, in damp or humid conditions be on the lookout for fungal problems.
Such problems will present with damaged or discolored foliage.
This is normal, and the plants will normally rebound as the weather cools.
In these regions, it’s best to plant African daisies in partial shade.
It depends on where the African daises are grown.
If planted in cooler summer environments, yes, African daises will bloom from spring to the next frost.
