Venidium White How to Grow Cape Daisy and other Venidium Plants in the Garden
Venidium White Unless you live in a warm area it is best to grow Venidium plants such as Cape Daisy indoors.
Sow the seeds at a depth of 3 mm (1/10th inch), about ten weeks before you expect the last frost of spring in your area.
Venidium White seeds will take about one or two weeks to germinate at a temperature of 15 to 18 degrees centigrade (59 to 64°F).
Transplant the Cape daisy (Venidium) seedlings outdoors following the last frost, at a spacing of 30 cm (1 foot).
Ideally Venidium species should grow in a sunny part of the garden, and in a dry and light soil.
Venidium White Growing and Care Guide
Common Names: Cape Daisy, Monarch of the Veldt, Namaqua-land Daisy.
Family: Asteraceae. NB. some members of the Venidiumgenus are sometimes classifed in the Arctotis plant genus.
Life Cycle: Half hardy annual.
Height: 16 to 24 inches (40 to 60 cm).
Native: Southern Africa.
Venidium White Growing Region: Zones 6 to 10.
Flowers: Summer.
Flower Details: White (brown and orange at the petal base), yellow, orange. Sunflower-like ray and disc florets.
Foliage: Deeply lobed.
Sow Outside: 1/8 inch (6 mm). Warm areas: late summer, autumn and/or winter. Spacing 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm).
Sow Inside: Germination time: one to two weeks. Temperature 60°F (16°C). Nine or ten weeks before expected last frost. Transplant outdoors following the last frost.
Venidium White Requirements: Full sunlight. Light soils. Dry soils. Provide support. Occasional light feed.
- Plant Characteristics: Venidium showcase vibrant daisy-like flowers, usually in sunny yellow or striking white with dark centers. Their cheerful blossoms add instant appeal, making gardens pop with color.
- Ideal Growing Conditions: They thrive in full sun and well-draining soil. It’s drought-resistant, making it a suitable choice for areas with low rainfall.
- General Care: Water sparingly, especially once established. Deadheading spent flowers can encourage prolonged blooming.
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