50+ African Daisy Orange Flower Seeds-Cape Marigold--DIMORPHOTHECA SINUATA-Exotic Flower-B219
The leaves are slender, spoon-shaped, reaching up to 3 inches long. The stems are reddish in color and are often covered by the masses of leaves around them. African Daisy is a particularly attractive species of the genus Dimorphotheca, with remarkably big orange flowers that have orange centers. They need full sun to open and they always face the sun.
The seeds can be sown directly in prepared beds. Sow thickly and rake lightly. Keep soil moist until seedlings reach 3 inches. African Daisy care includes deadheading spent blooms to encourage continual blooming. The striking daisy-shaped flowers attract butterflies into the garden. Bees also love this flowering plant as they collect the nectar from the flowers. The plants are easily grown from flower seeds, and it is an annual that grows up to 12 inches tall.
Season: Annual
Hardiness Zones: 3 - 10
Height: 12 inches
Bloom Season: Mid spring to fall
Bloom Color: Orange
Environment: Full sun
Soil Type: Sandy, loam, light, well draining soil
Temperature: 60 - 70F (15-21 C)
Average Germ Time: 10 - 21 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: 1/16 inch
Sowing Rate: 4 ounces per 1,000 square feet or 2 - 3 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 10 inches
