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The cape capitulum (Osteospermum), which is native to South Africa, belongs to the asteraceae family. Particularly common and popular in our country are the numerous Osteospermum hybrids, which provide colour in pot gardens and beds throughout the summer.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Growth<\/h2>\n
The sun-hungry capitulum has a compact growth and can grow between 20 and 40 centimetres high, depending on the variety, its long-stemmed flowers even slightly higher. It grows upright and bushy <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Sheets<\/h2>\n
The leaves of the capitulum are oblong lanceolate and green.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Flowers<\/h2>\n
The flowers only open in the sun. Because of the similarity of the flowers to the marguerite, Osteospermum is also called Cape Marguerite. With a flowering period from May to September, it is a true continuous bloomer. The capitulum flowers are often two-coloured, often the underside of the petals appear in a different shade, sometimes the colour changes from the inside of the flower towards the edge, which makes the capitula extremely versatile and decorative. The colour palette of the flowers ranges from violet to soft pink and yellow. Orange-flowering and white-flowering varieties are most common in our country. It is one of the few recognized purple flowers<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n