How to Care for Margarita Yellow Osteospermum
Osteospermum is a genus of flowering plants that are sometimes mistakenly called African daisies (Dimorphotheca spp.). The Margarita series of Osteospermum are hybrids, bred by Fides. Yellow is one of several colors in this series of heat-tolerant summer bloomers. Margarita Yellow Osteospermum blooms in yellow, daisy-like flowers with brown centers and is an easy-to-care-for perennial. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Grow Margarita Yellow Osteospermum in coarse soil with a pH between 5.8 and 6.2.
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Allow the soil to dry slightly before watering. Stick your finger 2 inches into the soil. If it is dry, water until it is drenched and then allow to dry again.
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Fertilize Margarita Yellow Osteospermum in late spring with a 10-10-10 formula. Use the rate recommended on the label and water after application.
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Provide good air circulation around the plant. Cut any tree branches that are within 2 feet of the plant, and remove any other plants within a 2-foot radius. Air circulation is important to help the Margarita avoid fungal disease.
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Remove dead flowers periodically throughout the season, and trim any stems that become leggy.
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