African Daisy in Zone 10a & 10b
Dimorphotheca sinuata
When to plant african daisy in zone 10b
Zones 10a and 10b share the same average frost dates in our data, so this page covers both.
Method: Direct sow: Direct-sow outside. African Daisy doesn't transplant well, or doesn't need the extra time indoors.
| Start indoors | Not typically started indoors |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Jan 30–Feb 6 |
| Estimated bloom | Mar 31–Apr 7 (~60 days after direct-sowing) |
Spacing: 2 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing). Mature height: 0.5-1 ft.
African daisy is a quick, low annual that gets from seed to flower in about two months and keeps going from spring through fall.
How african daisy fits zone 10's season
Zone 10b's frost-free window runs about 324 days, from January 30 to December 20. African Daisy needs about 60 days from sowing to first harvest.
Good companions
No standout companions recorded yet for African Daisy.
Where to buy african daisy seeds
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See it growing
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Growing African Daisy in USDA zone 10b: when to start seeds indoors, when to direct-sow, and when to expect a bloom.
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