2014 AAS Bedding Plant Winner
Osteospermum Akila Daisy White
White osteospermums are not unique but a clear white osteo with a yellow center is a novelty, plus, it’s easily grown from seed. Akila® Daisy White is a tidy, uniform plant with open flowers that produces non-stop blooms all summer long.
Even southern judges praised Akila’s ability to keep blooming in the heat and they also showed more drought tolerance than other osteos.
Akila is also the recipient of the Fleuroselect Gold Medal award for performance in European trials.
Plant Description
Genus:
Osteospermum
Species:
ecklonis
Common Name:
African Daisy
Plant Habit:
Compact, mounded
Plant Height:
14-16 inches
Foliage Color:
Dark green
Bloom Time:
Early spring, late spring, summer
Bloom Color:
White
Bloom Size:
2 inches
Bloom Color Pattern:
Solid
Breeder:
PanAmerican Seed
Close Market Comparison:
Asti White, Akila White, Passion Mix
Planting & Care
Garden Spacing:
10-12 inches
Duration Type:
Annual
Light Needs:
Full sun
Water Needs:
Dry to normal
Weather Tolerance:
Cold
Dead Heading Recommended:
No
Staking Required:
No
Container:
Yes
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.
Reviews
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.