White Cape Daisy Seeds (Osteospermum ecklonis) Daisy-like blooms with white petals and purple centers. A sun-loving, drought-tolerant favorite for borders and pots.
Minimum: 40+ Seeds
Add a soft, striking glow to your garden with White Cape Daisies, featuring crisp white petals and rich purple centers. These daisy-like flowers bring a refined yet eye-catching touch to pots, borders, and rock gardens, thriving in full sun and dry conditions.
Native to South Africa, Cape Daisies are drought-tolerant, easy to grow, and bloom generously from late spring through fall. Their compact shape and long-lasting flowers make them a favorite for both formal gardens and relaxed cottage-style beds.
🌿 Why You’ll Love It:
🌞 Sun-Loving and Heat Tolerant
💧 Performs Well in Dry or Sandy Soil
🌸 Crisp White Blooms with Purple Accents
🪴 Ideal for Containers, Edges, and Mixed Beds
🦋 Attracts Butterflies and Pollinators
🧼 Clean, Modern Color Palette for Any Style
🏡 Perfect For:
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Container gardens and patio pots
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Mediterranean or drought-tolerant beds
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Rock gardens and sunny borders
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Urban spaces needing reliable summer color
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Coastal or sandy-soil landscaping
🌱 Planting and Growing Info:
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Botanical Name: Osteospermum ecklonis
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Plant Type: Tender perennial (often grown as an annual)
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Height: 12 to 18 inches
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Bloom Time: Late spring through frost
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Planting Time: After last frost
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Seeding Depth: Lightly press into soil
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Germination: 10 to 21 days
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Sunlight: Full sun
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Watering: Low to moderate once established
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Zones: Perennial in USDA 9 to 11; annual in cooler zones
🌸 Growing Tips:
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Start indoors for earlier blooms or sow directly after frost
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Prune lightly to encourage branching and more flowers
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Prefers well-drained soil and benefits from deadheading
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Great companion for lavender, rosemary, and succulents
White Cape Daisies offer elegance and endurance for sunny spaces. Whether planted along a path, tucked into a pot, or mingled with other drought-tolerant favorites, they deliver timeless beauty with very little fuss.