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Ornamental Plants plus Version 2.0 - 00002086
01/01/98

Osteospermum

Height: 12 in  Spacing: 18 in                               
Type: annual                                                
Flowers: White, pink, blue, purple, yellow                  

Comments: This genus is often confused with Dimorphetheca.  
The plants are about a foot tall and will produce daisy-    
like flowers in various colors.  The flowers sometimes      
have a darker and contrasting color in the center.  The     
plants grow best in a well-drained soil and in full sun.    
In southern climates, excessive humidity may be a problem.  
The plants are native to Africa.                            

Cultivars:                                                  
   'Salmon Queen' - Salmon colored flowers are displayed    
     on trailing plants.  Suitable for use in hanging       
     containers.                                            
   'Silver Sparkler' - The white flowers have a dark blue   
     center.  The foliage is variegated.                    
   'Stardust' - Dark pink flowers.                          

References for Cultivars: White Flower Farm 1997.           

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