Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Tender Perennial
Types
Asteraceae
it is a type of geranium
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Purple, Purple
Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic, toothed
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Root rot, Spider mites, Stem rot, Whiteflies
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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 Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Aksullo'
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
African daisy, Blue-eyed daisy
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
Cape Daisy
Zonal Geranium
In German
Cape Daisy
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Cape Daisy
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
Margarita del Cabo
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
Cape Daisy
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
Cape Daisy
zonal Geranium
In Polish
Cape Daisy
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Cape Daisy
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Geraniales
Family
Asteraceae
Geraniaceae
Genus
Osteospermum
Geranium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Cape Daisy and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Cape Daisy and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Cape Daisy and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cape Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cape Daisy is Loam and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cape Daisy is Neutral and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Cape Daisy and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Cape Daisy and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Cape Daisy height is 20.30 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Cape Daisy and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Cape Daisy flower color: Light Purple and Purple
Cape Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Cape Daisy and Zonal Geranium
Care of Cape Daisy and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cape Daisy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Cape Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.