Osteospermum in Zone 9a & 9b
Osteospermum ecklonis
When to plant osteospermum in zone 9b
Zones 9a and 9b share the same average frost dates in our data, so this page covers both.
Method: Start indoors: Start indoors from seed, then transplant outside. Osteospermum needs a head start most zones can't give it by direct-sowing alone.
| Start indoors | Dec 21–Dec 28 |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Feb 22–Mar 1 |
| Estimated bloom | May 23–May 30 (~90 days after transplanting) |
Spacing: 1 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing). Mature height: 1-3 ft.
Two different plants are sold as African daisy, and knowing which you have decides how you treat it.
How osteospermum fits zone 9's season
Zone 9b's frost-free window runs about 293 days, from February 15 to December 5. Osteospermum needs about 90 days from transplant to first harvest.
Good companions
No standout companions recorded yet for Osteospermum.
Where to buy osteospermum seeds
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Growing Osteospermum in USDA zone 9b: when to start seeds indoors, when to direct-sow, and when to expect a bloom.
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