African Daisy, South African Daisy, Cape Daisy or Blue-eyed Daisy more correctly called Osteospermums not surprisingly belong to the daisy family of Compositae – Asteraceae.
They are similar to the annual Dimorphotheca with which they can be cross pollenated.
Although most Osteospermums are labeled as annuals they are in fact half-hardy perennials
The bright sun of the African or Namibian velt helps these flower show the true colours which are some of the strongest in the garden. These plants almost look fluorescent with the purples, oranges and yellows.

African Daisy Tips

• Grow from bought plants, seed or cuttings.
• Osteospermums need plenty of sun so always plant in a sunny border.
• They also thrive in a pot on a sunny patio!
• Water regularly to avoid the plants from drying out especially the first two weeks after planting!
• Feeding will help promote flowering.
• Cut back Osteospermums  and they will grow new fresh side shoots in no time!
• Propagate from cuttings planted in gritty soil. More tips are available on Osteospernum.com

Other Resources
Evergreen and long lived Osteospermum

Royal Horticultural Society RHS ‘Gardening for All’
National Council for Conservation of Plants and Gardens ‘Conservation through Cultivation.’
Garden Organic National Charity for Organic Gardening.
BBC Gardening
Gardeners tips winter survival