Dimorphotheca Seeds | African Daisy Flowers for Sunny Gardens

Dimorphotheca Seed ( Annual )

Easy to grow, low maintenance, good for cut flowers, good for containers, extended bloom time of 4 weeks or longer, good rockgarden or alpine plant, great for mass plantings.
Dimorphotheca is an annual that comes from South Africa, and the plant has been naturalized throughout the United States. Commonly called Cape Marigold this flowering annual produces large blooms in brilliant shades of white, yellow, and orange and different colors.
Besides being a great bedding plant, these are also great for containers, roadsides, floral gardens, arid regions, mixtures, open fields and rock gardens. Dimorphotheca Sinuata seeds germinate quickly, and African Daisy likes full sun and hot, dry weather that is similar to its natural habitat. Cape Marigold is very drought tolerant, and this plant can tolerate some cool humid climate. African Daisy can be a good winter annual to plant in zones 10-13 and a good spring/summer annual in zones 8-10. Cape Marigold dies at frost, but it re-seeds itself if the seed falls on bare ground and will re-grow following spring.
Prefers full sun in well-drained soils. Sow the seeds in early spring, seedlings are not winter hardy. You will be delighted all summer long with this outstanding performer. African Daisy care is simply deadheading to encourage continual blooming and watering at the base of the plant to keep leaves dry as they can be susceptible to fungus. A well-balanced fertilizer can be applied a couple of times during the growing season.

JB192 Sinuata Orange ( Dimorphotheca aurantiaca )

Sinuata Orange is a dazzling African daisy that produces masses of brilliant orange, daisy-like flowers that seem to glow in the sunlight. Botanically known as Dimorphotheca aurantiaca, this fast-growing annual is prized for its vibrant color, drought tolerance, and ability to create spectacular displays in borders, rock gardens, and mass plantings.

Garden Uses

Sinuata Orange is ideal for flower beds, borders, rock gardens, cottage gardens, containers, and large mass plantings. The vivid orange flowers create a brilliant splash of color that stands out from great distances and pairs beautifully with blue, purple, white, and yellow flowering plants.

Because of its compact growth habit and abundant blooms, this variety is especially effective when planted in drifts where the flowers form a glowing carpet of color. It also performs exceptionally well in water-wise landscapes and sunny garden locations.

The long-lasting flowers make excellent additions to fresh-cut bouquets and mixed garden arrangements.

Growing Information

Sinuata Orange thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soils. Seeds may be sown directly outdoors after danger of frost has passed or started indoors several weeks before planting time.

Plants grow quickly and begin flowering within a relatively short period after germination. Once established, they tolerate dry conditions remarkably well and often perform best in moderately fertile soils rather than overly rich conditions.

Regular deadheading encourages continuous blooming throughout the season. Good air circulation and sunny exposure help maintain healthy plants and abundant flower production.

In cooler climates, flowering may continue from late spring until frost. In mild regions, plants often bloom heavily through spring and early summer.