Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South Africa
China, Japan
Habitat
gardens
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
6-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Purple, Purple
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Silver
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Rhomboid
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
-
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
CARYOPTERIS incana
Common Name
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
bluebeard
you shu
In Hindi
Cape Daisy
Bluebeard
In German
Cape Daisy
Blaubart
In French
Cape Daisy
Bluebeard
In Spanish
Margarita del Cabo
Barba Azul
In Greek
Cape Daisy
Κυανοπώγωνα
In Portuguese
Cape Daisy
Barba Azul
In Polish
Cape Daisy
Sinobrody
In Latin
Cape Daisy
Bluebeard
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Family
Asteraceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Osteospermum
Caryopteris
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cape Daisy and Bluebeard
Season and care of Cape Daisy and Bluebeard is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Daisy and Bluebeard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bluebeard season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cape Daisy is Loam and for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Daisy is Neutral and for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral.
Cape Daisy and Bluebeard Physical Information
Cape Daisy and Bluebeard physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Daisy and Bluebeard are as follows:
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
- Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Cape Daisy and Bluebeard
Care of Cape Daisy and Bluebeard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Cape Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.