Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Hybrid origin, South Africa
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Light Purple, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
Common Name
Glossy abelia
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
In Hindi
Abelia
Cape Daisy
In German
Abelia
Cape Daisy
In French
Abelia
Cape Daisy
In Spanish
Abelia
Margarita del Cabo
In Greek
Αμπέλια
Cape Daisy
In Portuguese
Abelia
Cape Daisy
In Polish
Abelia
Cape Daisy
In Latin
Abelia
Cape Daisy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Asterales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Abelia
Osteospermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Asteroideae
Properties of Abelia and Cape Daisy
Wondering what are the properties of Abelia and Cape Daisy? We provide you with everything About Abelia and Cape Daisy. Abelia doesn't have thorns and Cape Daisy doesn't have thorns. Also Abelia does not have fragrant flowers. Abelia has allergic reactions like Not Available and Cape Daisy has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Abelia and Cape Daisy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Abelia and Cape Daisy
Season and care of Abelia and Cape Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Cape Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Cape Daisy season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cape Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Cape Daisy is Neutral.
Abelia and Cape Daisy Physical Information
Abelia and Cape Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Cape Daisy are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
- Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Abelia and Cape Daisy
Care of Abelia and Cape Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Cape Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cape Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.