Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South Africa
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Habitat
gardens
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-7
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Purple, Purple
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Silver
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., useful as a ground cover
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
Cape Daisy
Red Elderberry
In German
Cape Daisy
Rote Holunder
In French
Cape Daisy
Red sureau
In Spanish
Margarita del Cabo
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
Cape Daisy
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
Cape Daisy
Red Elderberry
In Polish
Cape Daisy
Red Elderberry
In Latin
Cape Daisy
pubens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Dipsacales
Family
Asteraceae
Caprifoliaceae
Genus
Osteospermum
Sambucus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cape Daisy and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Cape Daisy and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Daisy and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cape Daisy is Loam and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Cape Daisy is Neutral and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Cape Daisy and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Cape Daisy and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Cape Daisy and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Cape Daisy and Red Elderberry
Care of Cape Daisy and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Cape Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.