Annuals
Osteospermum hybrids
African daisy
Daisy-like flowers rise above glossy green foliage, making African daisies a cheerful choice for patio containers. Colors and growth vary with the selection. Their strongest display is often in cooler spring and fall weather; many varieties take a flowering break during summer heat.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun
- Water
- Moist, well-drained soil
- Bloom
- Spring through fall; may pause in summer heat
- Life cycle
- Seasonal display; tolerates light frost
Sizes & prices
- 10"$25.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Wet soil
- Avoid waterlogged soil and standing water.
Seasonal interest
- Bloom season
- Often strongest in spring and fall; flowering may slow in summer heat.
Growing & care
- Soil & drainage
- Use freely draining garden soil or a container with drainage holes.
- Pruning
- Remove spent flowers and damaged growth; avoid waterlogged compost.
- Size & habit
- Compact Margarita types reach about 10–14 in. tall; other types may reach 15–24 in.
Sources & photo credits
University of Illinois Extension
Photo: Bernard Spragg / Flickr, CC0 1.0; resized for web without enlargement. · CC0 1.0
Image notes: purple African daisy; assortment colors vary. Bernard Spragg / Flickr, CC0 1.0; resized for web without enlargement.
Size & selection: African-daisy selections differ: Costa’s compact Margarita example is about 10–14 in. tall, while its general range is 15–24 in. These are reference examples, not a fixed height for an unnamed color or basket selection.
Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.