A clear white Osteospermum with yellow centers. Easily grown from seeds.
Pronunciation
(oss-tee-oh-SPUR-mum)(ek-LON-iss)
Plant Type
All Plants, Annuals
Hardiness Zone
9
Sunlight
full
Moisture
average, this selection reported to tolerate drier conditions
Soil & Site
average
Temperature
Most Osteospwermum like cooler temperatures, this cultivar is more tolerant of heat.
Flowers
white
Dimensions
10-12 inches
Propagation
seeds
Native Site
Native to South Africa
Cultivar Origin
PanAmerican Seed
Misc Facts
The genus name is derived from two Greek words osteo (bone) and spermum (seed). An 2014 AAS Bedding Plant Winner.
Notes & Reference
#48-Harrowsmiths Annual Garden (Bennet and Forsyth), #51-Armitage's Manual of Annuals, Biennials, and Half-Hardy Perennials (Alan Arimitage), AAS Selection web site