Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, North America
South Africa
Types
Not Available
Shasta Daisy
Gloriosa Daisies
Painted Daisy
Pyrethrum Daisies
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
gardens, Grassland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Root Division
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead flowers
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Cold, Cough, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Foundation, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
OSTEOSPERMUM
Common Name
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
African daisy or Blue-eyed Daisy
In Hindi
Hybrid Phlox
अफ्रीकी डेज़ी
In German
Hybrid Phlox
African Daisy
In French
Phlox Hybrid
marguerite africaine
In Spanish
Phlox híbrido
margarita africana
In Greek
υβριδικά Phlox
Αφρικανική μαργαρίτα
In Portuguese
Phlox híbrido
africano margarida
In Polish
Hybrydowy Phlox
Gerbery
In Latin
Hybrid Phlox
African primula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Polemoniaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Hybrid Phlox and African Daisy
Season and care of Hybrid Phlox and African Daisy is important to know. While considering everything about Hybrid Phlox and African Daisy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall and African Daisy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Loam and for African Daisy is Loam while the PH of soil for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral and for African Daisy is Neutral.
Hybrid Phlox and African Daisy Physical Information
Hybrid Phlox and African Daisy physical information is very important for comparison. Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm whereas African Daisy height is 15.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Hybrid Phlox and African Daisy are as follows:
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
African Daisy flower color: White, Yellow, Blue, Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- African Daisy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Hybrid Phlox and African Daisy
Care of Hybrid Phlox and African Daisy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers and African Daisy pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune regularly and Remove deadheads. In summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.