Annuals
Osteospermum ecklonis 'Balsered'
Serenity™ Red African daisy

Rich red-toned daisies open above a compact mound of green foliage. Serenity Red provides bold color for sunny patio pots and seasonal beds. Give it free drainage and trim lightly after a flush of flowers to maintain a neat shape.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun
- Mature size
- 10–14 in. tall × 14–20 in. wide
- Water
- Light to moderate; free drainage
- Bloom
- Spring through fall
- Life cycle
- Frost-tender seasonal plant locally
Sizes & prices
- 4$5.99
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
- Deer
- Generally resistant; not browse-proof.
- Drought
- Tolerant once established.
- Wet soil
- Avoid waterlogged soil and standing water.
Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.
Growing & care
- Soil & drainage
- Use freely draining garden soil or a container with drainage holes.
- Pruning
- Trim lightly after flowering.
- Feeding
- Feed container plants at label rates during active growth.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: Serenity™ Red African daisy ('Balsered'), photo courtesy of Ball Seed; resized for web without enlargement. · Ball customer promotional-use photo license
Image notes: Serenity™ Red African daisy ('Balsered'), photo courtesy of Ball Seed; resized for web without enlargement. Propagation is prohibited.
Reviewed September 22, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.
