Osteospermum Ecklonis "Summersmile Orange African Daisy" 17cmPot

Product Name

Osteospermum ecklonis 'Summersmile Orange'

Common Name

• African Daisy
• Cape Daisy
• Summersmile Orange African Daisy

Botanical Name

Osteospermum ecklonis 'Summersmile Orange'

Product Description

The Summersmile Orange African Daisy (Osteospermum ecklonis 'Summersmile Orange') is a compact, evergreen perennial that produces an abundance of vibrant orange daisy-like flowers with striking dark centres. Flowering from spring through autumn, this eye-catching cultivar brings long-lasting colour to gardens, patios, and containers while creating a cheerful display in any sunny landscape.

Its naturally bushy growth habit and lush green foliage make it perfect for garden beds, borders, rockeries, patio pots, and window boxes. The bright flowers open fully in sunshine and attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, making it an excellent addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.

Suitable for indoor and outdoor use while displayed in a bright, sunny position. It performs best outdoors in full sun.

Best Growing Conditions

• Thrives in full sun
• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil
• Water regularly while establishing, then moderately once established
• Allow the soil to dry slightly between watering
• Feed with a balanced flowering fertiliser during the growing season
• Remove spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming

Additional Benefits

• Produces masses of brilliant orange flowers
• Long flowering season from spring through autumn
• Compact, bushy growth habit
• Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators
• Heat and drought tolerant once established
• Low maintenance and easy to grow
• Excellent for containers, borders, and mass planting
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor use

Ideal Uses

• Garden beds
• Borders
• Patio containers
• Window boxes
• Rockeries
• Cottage gardens
• Pollinator-friendly gardens
• Commercial landscaping
• Residential gardens
• Mass planting
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor use