Osteospermum 'Orange Symphony' (PP13409, aka 'Seikimora') is a stunning cultivar of African Daisy or Cape Daisy, with large, daisy-like flowers in a vibrant blend of orange and purple-pink, each petal with a dark central ring. It's a prolific bloomer for cool seasons.
| Classification | Details |
|---|---|
| Family | Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) |
| Genus | Osteospermum (oss-tee-oh-SPUR-mum) |
| Cultivar | 'Orange Symphony' (PP13409; aka 'Seikimora') |
| Hybridizer | Sekiguchi |
| Introduced | 2002 |
This tender perennial (often grown as an annual) forms a mounding plant 12–18 inches tall and wide. The spoon-shaped leaves are gray-green. Flowers are 2–3 inches wide, opening in sun, closing at night and on cloudy days. Colors: orange petals with purple-pink tips and a dark blue center ring. Blooms heavily in spring/fall; slows in summer heat.
It requires full sun, well-drained soil, and moderate water. Hardy to zone 9–10; elsewhere a cool-season annual. Deadhead for continuous bloom. Use in borders, containers, and mass plantings. The bicolor effect is spectacular in spring. A modern, high-performance osteospermum.
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