Ornamental flowers seeds
Akila® Grand Canyon Mix F1 Cape daisy
Osteospermum ecklonis
Product code : 61-4515-010
- Quantity
- Approximately 10 bare seeds per packet
- Exposure
- Sun or partial shade
- Life cycle
- Annual
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Akila® Grand Canyon Mix F1 Cape daisy (Osteospermum ecklonis) This F1 hybrid combines yellow, rose-red, purple, lavender, cream, and white flowers on compact plants that are easy to grow without pinching. The packet contains approximately 10 bare seeds. Plants reach 25–40 cm tall and spread about 40–50 cm, making them well suited to garden beds and containers. The colour range creates a varied planting from one packet, while the compact Akila® habit provides excellent garden performance. Daisy-shaped flowers stand out clearly against the green foliage, and the broad spread helps each plant fill space efficiently. This mix is useful for colourful combinations without selecting several separate cultivars.
For best results, sow indoors about 6 weeks before the last frost and keep the growing medium between 18 and 20 °C. Germination generally takes 7–10 days. Cover the seeds lightly with coarse vermiculite to maintain moisture around them, then provide the highest practical light level. Keep the mix neither too dry nor too wet. Use a porous, well-drained seed-starting medium and harden seedlings gradually before transplanting after frost danger has passed. Sufficient light supports compact plants and limits stretching during indoor growth. Check the medium regularly so moisture remains steady without saturating the young roots.
Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Average garden soil works well; if the soil is heavy, adding material that improves drainage helps prevent standing water. Once established, Akila® Grand Canyon Mix F1 requires little maintenance. Water during intense heat or when the soil dries deeply, then allow excess water to drain. Removing faded flowers regularly helps encourage new buds. Bloom generally extends from June through October. In containers, choose a pot with drainage holes, monitor moisture during hot weather, and allow enough room for the 40–50 cm spread. The mixed colours are especially effective in a sunny patio container or near the front of a garden bed.
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