Description
AAS WINNER DETAILS
Winner Type: National
Class: Osteospermum
Variety Name: Akila® Daisy White F1
Genus: Osteospermum
Species: ecklonis
Year: 2014
Common Name: African Daisy
Type: Flowers from Seed
Breeder: PanAmerican Seed
Close Market Comparison: Asti White, Akila White, Passion Mix
PLANT NEEDS
Duration Type: Annual
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Dry to normal
Dead Heading Recommended: No
Staking Required: No
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Foliage Color: Dark green
Plant Habit: Compact, mounded
Plant Height: 14-16 inches
Bloom Time: Early spring, late spring, summer
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Color Pattern: Solid
Bloom Size: 2 inches
IN THE GARDEN
Container: Yes
Weather Tolerance: Cold
Garden Spacing: 10-12 inches
Low Edging: Yes
Medium Height Divider: Yes
HOW TO GROW
Choose a sunny well drained location. Plant in early spring, 10-12 inches on center. Water normally until established. Drought tolerant after establishment. Easy low-maintenance annual.
AAS Winners
AAS Display Garden- River Valley Master Gardeners –
This is one durable plant! It survived drought and summer heat in Zone 6a without losing the compact mound shape and was in bloom all summer.