Serenity Sunset Cape Daisy

Serenity Sunset Cape Daisy (Osteospermum 'Serenity Sunset') is a low, spreading perennial, about 50cm tall and 60cm wide, with daisy flowers in a soft pink-tan shade. The colour blends pink, peach and tan, and it shifts as each flower ages. It flowers heavily in spring and again in autumn.

Why you'll love it

• A sunset in every flower. Pink, peach and tan blend on each daisy, and the colour changes as the flower ages.
• Two heavy flushes. Flowering is heaviest in spring and again in autumn, with flowers continuing through summer in a good position.
• Frost and drought hardy. It is described as hardy to both frost and drought, and it tolerates coastal and alkaline soil.
• Fast growing. A low, spreading habit fills gaps quickly.
• Pots and borders. It is a good choice for sunny pots, decks and the front of a border.

Where it works best

Mass planting. Plant 50cm apart in a sunny bed for a broad, low drift. The plants spread to about 60cm and merge.

Pots on patios and decks. A large pot in full sun shows off the blended colours at close range.

Rockeries and borders. Use it at the front of a border, where you can enjoy the long flowering season. Pair it with silver or blue-grey foliage so the soft peach tones stand out.

Growing Serenity Sunset Cape Daisy in Australia

Position and climate. Full sun. It is described as frost and drought hardy, so it suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and seaside positions too.

Soil. Free-draining soil rich in organic matter. It tolerates most soil types and planting conditions, including coastal and alkaline soil. Drainage matters more than richness, and a layer of mulch keeps the roots cool through summer.

Water and feed. Mulch and water regularly for the first 12 weeks while it establishes. Once settled it copes with dry spells.

Pruning. Remove spent flowers regularly to encourage a longer flowering season. In pots, use a free-draining potting mix and feed regularly while it flowers.

What to expect when it arrives

We sell Serenity Sunset Cape Daisy as tube stock. A tube is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and it is the economical way to plant a drift. It travels upright, settles within a few weeks in warm weather, then spreads into a low mound.

Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.

Plant care guides and related reading

• Browse our cape daisy and osteospermum range
• Plants for coastal areas
• Rockery plants
• Plants for pots and containers

Common questions

Why does the colour change?

Each daisy shows a pink-peach-tan blend that shifts as the flower ages. That changing colour is the sunset effect in the name, and because young and older flowers sit side by side, the plant carries a mix of tones at any one time.

Does it cope with frost and drought?

It is described as frost and drought hardy once established. Mulch it well and water while it settles in during its first season.

Is it good by the sea?

Yes. It tolerates coastal and alkaline soil, so it works in sunny seaside gardens. Give it free-draining soil and full sun, and mulch around young plants to hold moisture.