Osteospermum ecklonis Akila® Daisy White
The most compact series from seed rivals or surpasses any vegetative series for easy production without pinching; with great uniformity and color spectrum. Delivers 5% higher germination than competitors for higher yield - Akila is the best Osteo from seed, for both habit and seed quality. Excellent branching ensures better pot fill and great performance from plant to garden. Highly suitable for mechanized production and high-density programs. Plants branch without pinching, all colors in the Akila series bloom within a 7 to 10-day window, and no vernalization is required. Full, well-branching plants are drought-tolerant once established. Osteospermum Akila® Daisy White: The petals have a yellow color on the reverse side. Regional restriction: Japan
Properties
Botanical name:
Osteospermum ecklonis
Dutch name:
Family:
Asteraceae
Series:
Akila
Product group:
Osteospermum
VBN code:
Status:
Product group:
Cultivation information
Starting material:
Seed
Pot size:
9–15
cm
Stem length:
-
cm
Cultivation location:
Plant density:
/ m²
Sowing period:
Spring - Autumn
Cultivation temperature:
Warm
Pot size:
9–15
cm
Potsize
cm
Ideal cultivation temperature:
°C
Growing time to young plant:
4-5
weeks
Growing time from young plant to end product:
7
-
12
weeks
USDA Hardiness zone:
0-12
Average seeds per kilo:
The information presented here is intended as a general guideline and should not be considered instructions for cultivation. Details are based on Western European climate conditions, unless specifically stated otherwise.
