{"product_id":"nasiona-stokrotki-afrykanskiej-dimorphotheca-fruticosa","title":"African Daisy Seeds - Dimorphotheca Fruticosa","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eAfrican Daisy - Dimorphotheca fruticosa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eDimorphotheca fruticosa\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known in horticulture by its former name \u003cstrong\u003eOsteospermum fruticosum\u003c\/strong\u003e (trailing African daisy), is an evergreen perennial from the daisy family (Asteraceae), native to the coasts of South Africa. It forms low, spreading clumps only \u003cstrong\u003e10–50 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e tall but up to \u003cstrong\u003e1 m\u003c\/strong\u003e wide, with woody-based stems that trail along the ground and root as they spread. Its fleshy leaves and large white flower heads with purple centres make it one of the most popular ground-cover plants in Mediterranean climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth and Development Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eDimorphotheca fruticosa\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fast-growing plant: under favourable conditions, a single specimen can form a dense carpet \u003cstrong\u003e60–100 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in diameter within one season. The leaves are alternate, obovate and finely toothed, reaching up to \u003cstrong\u003e10 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in length; their fleshy structure allows them to store water and tolerate salt and wind. The plant reaches its full size in \u003cstrong\u003e2–5 years\u003c\/strong\u003e, but when grown as a seasonal plant it is decorative from the first year. Older specimens become woody, so rejuvenating them by pruning is advisable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering and Fruiting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eLarge, solitary flower heads are borne on bare stalks above the leaves. The ray florets are \u003cstrong\u003ewhite\u003c\/strong\u003e on the upper side and lilac underneath, while the centre consists of tubular florets that are \u003cstrong\u003ereddish-purple\u003c\/strong\u003e. The flower heads open in sunlight and close in the evening and on cloudy days. In Europe, flowering lasts from \u003cstrong\u003elate spring to autumn\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a possible break during hot weather. The fruit consists of smooth, three-angled achenes approximately \u003cstrong\u003e6 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e long.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin and Natural Habitat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eDimorphotheca fruticosa\u003c\/strong\u003e grows naturally along the coast of South Africa, from Saldanha Bay in the west to KwaZulu-Natal Province in the east. It inhabits beaches, dunes and coastal rocks, where it tolerates salt spray and storm winds. As an ornamental plant, it has spread to California, the Mediterranean Basin, Australia and New Zealand, where it has become naturalised. In its native range, it is classified as a species of least concern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eThe African Daisy needs full sun and light, sandy, well-drained soil, even if poor. Once established, it tolerates drought, but flowers best with moderate watering; constantly wet soil leads to root rot. It tolerates short periods of frost down to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e-5 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e (RHS H3, USDA zone 9), but will not survive winter outdoors in temperate European climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003eIn colder regions, it is treated as a seasonal plant or grown in containers, which are moved indoors in autumn to a bright location kept at \u003cstrong\u003e5–10 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e, with watering reduced. In early spring, the stems are shortened by one third; during the growing season, spent flower heads are removed and the plant is fertilised moderately every 4–6 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrnamental Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color:#656B39;\"\u003eDimorphotheca fruticosa\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic ground-cover plant for sunny slopes, walls and gravel beds. In balcony boxes and hanging baskets, its stems spill over the edge, creating a cascade of white flowers. It combines well with lavender, gazania and sedums. 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