200 Light Purple Cape Daisy Seeds - African Daisy Flower for Planting

Light Purple Cape Daisy, also known as African Daisy, is a cheerful annual flower prized for its daisy-like blooms in soft lavender-purple shades. These easy-to-grow seeds produce compact plants that flower prolifically from early summer until frost, making them a favorite for borders, containers, and pollinator gardens. The vibrant flowers attract bees and butterflies while adding a gentle pop of color to sunny landscape beds.

Native to South Africa, Cape Daisies thrive in full sun and well-drained soil, tolerating heat and dry spells once established. Their low-growing, mounding habit makes them an excellent choice for edging pathways, filling garden beds, or spilling over the sides of patio planters. With minimal care, you can enjoy a long season of colorful blooms.

Plant Features

• Produces daisy-like flowers in light purple shades
• Blooms from early summer through fall
• Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
• Compact, mounding growth habit
• Heat and drought tolerant once established

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Osteospermum ecklonis
• Plant Type: Annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; allow soil to dry slightly between waterings
• Growth Habit: Compact, mounding
• Bloom Season: Summer to fall
• Mature Height: 12-18 inches
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow Cape Daisy seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after the danger of frost has passed. Press seeds lightly into the soil surface; they need light to germinate. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, and maintain a temperature around 65-70°F. Germination typically occurs in 10-21 days. Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, thin or transplant them to their final spacing.

Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly during the first few weeks to help plants establish, then reduce watering as they become more drought tolerant. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming. Cape Daisies generally require little fertilizer; too much nitrogen can reduce flower production. Mulch around plants to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

What's Included

200 Light Purple Cape Daisy seeds for planting.