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A annual plant, from Asteraceae plant family, is a native to Africa and Australia and is also known as African Daisy. Dimorphotheca literally means double or two shaped fruit which refers the trait of the plant producing two non identical seeds. These flowers are ideal for as a ground cover for large areas or for an overflowing hanging pot. Flower blooms to 2 to 4 inch wide & closes the bulb during nights. The plant grow upto 1 to 1.5 ft(30 to 45 cm). The tender white annuals with daisy like shape & a dark centre does really well in warm areas receiving sunlight at least 6-7 hours a day. The flower bulbs of the plant blooms all summer keeping your landscape beautiful for the season. The African Daisy is a drought tolerant flower making it ideal for gardeners who wants to sow in dry conditions.
Growing guide for Dimorphotheca Sinuata White Flower Seeds
Planting instructions
Dimorphotheca Sinuata is more commonly known as the African Daisy. These plants are grown mostly from seeds. You can start your plants indoors about 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost in your area. However, it is advisable to sow the seeds outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. African Daisy seeds are sown early in the season and covered with a light layer of fine garden or potting soil. Since these plants can tolerate a bit of crowding, you can space your plants 10 inches apart from each other.
African Daisies require full sun and grow their best in sandy loam, light, well-drained soil. The seeds will start germinating within 10 to 20 days after planting. While planting, apply an all-purpose fertilizer to the plants, then repeat the process once a month after that. Water the plants regularly, keeping the soil moist. Avoid getting the leaves wet since African Daisies are prone to fungal diseases.
Weeding is recommended early in the planting season. Applying mulch to the soil will help to keep the weeds down. To promote recurring blooms, dead-head the spent flowers on a regular basis. African Daisy plants are naturally good re-seeders. Pick a suitable spot to grow them where they can drop their seeds and then grow from them again undisturbed for years.
Growing Requirements
Disbudding & Staking
Large blooms can be maintained by removing the side shoots. Also Chrysanthemum tend to bend from the stems due to weight of the flower bulbs which can be avoided by staking the plants with a good support.
soil
African Daisy, or Dimorphotheca Sinuata White, prefers gritty or sandy soil which is well drained and moderately dry.
spot
Choose an area that receives ample sunlight for at least 6 to 7 hours in a day.
temperature
Ensure the temperature of 19 to 22°C(65 to 70°F) for all around growth of the plant.
watering
Water the plant everyday with a sprinkle so that the growing soil remains moist, until germination. The amount of moisture can be reduced later when the plant ages.
how to harvest
Keep in mind that flower closes without sunlight hence it does not make a great cut flower. Since these flowers make for great groundcover, they make for a widely popular variety of raised garden beds, pots & containers.
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