Osteospermum Ecklonis ‘White Lightning’ (African Daisy)
Osteospermum Ecklonis ‘White Lightning’ (African Daisy)
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Osteospermum Ecklonis ‘White Lightning’ (African Daisy) is a compact, long-flowering perennial valued for its crisp white daisy-like blooms that appear in abundance above neat green foliage. The clean white flowers create a bright, fresh effect in the garden and provide excellent contrast when paired with coloured foliage or mixed seasonal plantings. Its tidy, mounded growth habit makes it ideal for borders, mass plantings, rockeries, and containers, delivering consistent ornamental impact throughout the warmer months.
This hardy and reliable variety thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, performing exceptionally well in warm, dry conditions once established. Flowering prolifically from spring through autumn, it offers extended seasonal colour with minimal care while attracting pollinators to the garden. Low maintenance and drought tolerant, ‘White Lightning’ is an excellent choice for gardeners seeking dependable, long-lasting flowering performance in both residential and landscape settings.

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Mature height
25–40cm
Mature width
30–60cm
Spacing
30–40cm apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen perennial in mild climates
Foliage
Dense green, slightly lobed foliage with a compact mounded habit
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring through autumn; massed white daisy-like flowers; fruit insignificant
Sun tolerance
Full sun
Maintenance
Low; deadhead regularly to encourage continuous flowering and lightly prune after bloom cycles to maintain shape
Root System
Fibrous, non-invasive root system suitable for beds, borders, rockeries, and containers