Double White Cape Daisy Seeds – Arctotis fastuosa 'White', Zulu Prince, White African Daisy Flower, Easy to GrowItem NO.: WP-0632-choice

Double White Cape Daisy Seeds – Zulu Prince, Easy to Grow, Long Blooming, Ideal for Home Gardens

Overview

The Double White Cape Daisy is a warm-season flowering plant with outstanding ornamental value. Its pure white double blooms are full and abundant, flowering continuously from May through October—providing half a year of fresh, crisp color to the garden. Growing to a compact height of 70–90 cm, it fits beautifully into borders, flower strips, containers, and mixed plantings. This variety features a unique 'light-sensitive' habit—flowers open under the sun during the day and close naturally at night, reopening with the next morning's light. This daily rhythm adds dynamic interest and a playful touch to any garden. It enjoys warm conditions and dislikes waterlogging, requiring minimal care—making it an excellent choice for gardens in warmer regions.

Key Features

• Extended Blooming Season: Flowers continuously from May to October, producing abundant, full double white blooms for up to six months of ornamental display.

• Day/Night Opening Habit: Blooms open during the day and close at night, repeating this cycle daily—an engaging and interactive garden feature.

• Ideal Height: Reaches 70–90 cm—a versatile size perfect for mid-border planting, containers, and mixed flower beds.

• Warm Climate Performer: Thrives in warm temperate and tropical climates, performing exceptionally well in hotter regions.

• Easy Maintenance: Enjoys full sun; simply ensure good drainage and avoid waterlogging for continuous blooms with minimal effort.

Cultivation Guidelines

• Sowing Season: Spring, after the last frost. In warm climates, autumn sowing is also possible for early spring blooms the following year.

• Height: 70–90 cm.

• Sunlight Requirements: Requires full sun for best results. More sunlight encourages more abundant flowering and more pronounced day/night opening behavior.

• Temperature & Climate: Prefers warm temperate to tropical climates—enjoys warmth but dislikes excess moisture and is highly sensitive to waterlogged conditions.

• Watering: Water moderately. Critical: Avoid waterlogging at all costs, as this plant is extremely sensitive to wet feet. Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings.

• Soil Requirements: Needs well-drained, loose, and fertile soil—sandy or loamy soil types are ideal.

Why Choose This Variety?

The Double White Cape Daisy is a 'beautiful without the fuss' perennial. It offers an exceptionally long blooming season from late spring through early autumn, with clean, elegant pure white double flowers. Its unique habit of opening by day and closing at night brings dynamic, interactive interest to your garden. It thrives in warm climates where many other plants struggle, yet it is not demanding—just give it plenty of sunlight and well-drained soil, and it will reward you with months of stunning white blooms. Whether you are designing borders, filling flower beds, or decorating patios with containers, this variety adds a touch of elegance and vitality to any space.