About
Rosette-forming perennial about 20cm tall, with elliptic, hairy, dark green basal leaves to 10cm long and smaller stem leaves. Single, mid-blue flowerheads to 2.5cm across, with golden centres are produced in summer.
About the genus
Felicia can be annuals, perennials or evergreen sub-shrubs, with linear to obovate leaves and daisy-like flower-heads, mostly with blue-violet rays and yellow disk florets
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Native toTemp S Africa
Care notes
CultivationGrow in well-drained soil in full sun
PruningTidy spent flowers
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings. Pinch back young shoots to encourage bushiness
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids and glasshouse red spider mite under glass
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free