Courtesy of Meg Green
Crescendo™ Primrose African daisy (Osteospermum Crescendo™ Primrose)
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This African daisy blooms nonstop from early June through October, even in extreme heat. It has an attractive mounding form and is an ideal candidate for pots and baskets. Its daisy flowers are pale yellow with maroon centers.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
Usually grown as an annual.
Care:
Provide full sun and moist but well-drained soil. Deadhead regularly.
Problems:
Generally trouble-free, but watch for aphids, mildew, or verticillium wilt.
Overview
Height
1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread
1 ft. to 3 ft.
Light
Full Sun Only
Moisture
Medium Moisture
Maintenance
Low
Characteristics
Attracts Butterflies,
Showy Flowers
Bloom Time
Early Fall,
Early Summer,
Fall,
Late Summer,
Summer
Flower Color
Yellow
Uses
Beds and Borders,
Container,
Suitable as Annual
Seasonal Interest
Summer Interest
Tolerance
Drought Tolerant
Type
Annuals