Grow crisp white African daisies with dark centres for a bright spring display in a sunny bed, border or large pot. Glistening White is grown as a cool-season annual in free-draining soil.
Ready to grow a fresh white-flowered display? Follow our African Daisy Grow Guide for Glistening White for sowing, seedling care and South African seasonal advice.
Quick Grow Facts
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Plant type: Cool-season flowering annual
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Botanical name: Dimorphotheca (African daisy)
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When to sow: Autumn in mild winter-rainfall regions; late winter to early spring after severe frost in colder areas
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Position: Full sun
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Soil: Fine, free-draining sandy or loamy seedbed
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Sowing: Direct sow on a calm day and cover lightly with fine soil or sand
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Establishment: Keep the top layer evenly moist, never waterlogged; thin young seedlings once they are easy to handle
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Flower colour: White petals with a dark centre
Why Grow Glistening White
- White petals and dark centres give sunny planting a crisp contrast.
- Annual plants suit borders, beds and larger containers.
- The blooms open best in bright sun and can draw garden pollinators.
Growing Notes
Prepare a fine seedbed and water gently after sowing so the seed stays covered. Keep seedlings moist while they establish, then water the soil when the surface begins to dry. Give plants airflow and avoid rich nitrogen feeding that encourages leaves at the expense of flowers. These seeds are for ornamental growing; do not eat them.
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