Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Fruit
Origin
South Africa
Hybrid origin, Western Asia
Types
Osteospermum acanthospermum, Osteospermum amplectens, Osteospermum burttianum
Sweet cherry, Black cherry, Virginia bird cherry
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Sandy areas, Terrestrial
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-1
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Budding, Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes healthy skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Applicable
Anemia, anti-cancer, Arthritis, Cardiovascular problems, Migraines, Muscle Pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Food for insects, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM fruticosum
PRUNUS avium 'Bing'
Common Name
Shrubby Daisybush, Trailing African Daisy
Bing Cherry, Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant
Bing Cherry Tree
In German
Blue Eyed Daisy Pflanze
Bing Kirschbaum
In French
Blue Eyed Daisy Plante
Bing Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Planta observada azul de la margarita
Bing Cherry Tree
In Greek
Μπλε Eyed Daisy Φυτών
Bing Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Planta da margarida de olhos azuis
Cherry Tree Bing
In Polish
Blue Eyed Daisy roślin
Bing Cherry Tree
In Latin
Daisy Blue Eyed Planta
Bing Cherry ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Osteospermum
Prunus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Calenduleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Bing Cherry
Season and care of Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Bing Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Bing Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Eyed Daisy Plant season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bing Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Eyed Daisy Plant is Loam and for Bing Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Eyed Daisy Plant is Neutral and for Bing Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Bing Cherry Physical Information
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Bing Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Eyed Daisy Plant height is 36.00 cm and width 51.00 cm whereas Bing Cherry height is 3,200.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Bing Cherry are as follows:
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
Blue Eyed Daisy Plant leaf color: Green
Bing Cherry flower color: Not Available
- Bing Cherry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Bing Cherry
Care of Blue Eyed Daisy Plant and Bing Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Eyed Daisy Plant pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bing Cherry pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Blue Eyed Daisy Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bing Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.