Osteospermum Pop Eye Sunrise
Osteospermum Pop Eye Sunrise
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Osteospermum ecklonis ‘Popeye’s Sunrise’ is a compact, free-flowering Cape Daisy with luminous golden-yellow petals that blend into warm orange and reddish-pink tones around a prominent central eye. The colourful daisy-like blooms rise above fresh green foliage, creating an uplifting display in garden beds, borders, containers and hanging baskets.
Compact, well-branched and easy to maintain, Popeye’s Sunrise delivers reliable colour for much of the year, with its strongest display during spring and summer. It performs well in sunny Australian gardens, tolerates light frost once established and requires only moderate watering, making it an excellent choice for customers wanting long-lasting colour without demanding care.
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Mature height
Approximately 30 centimetres.
Mature width
Approximately 30 centimetres.
Spacing
Approximately 30–40 centimetres apart.
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen perennial in mild, frost-free climates; may be treated as an annual in colder regions.
Foliage
Golden-yellow petals with orange to reddish-pink centres and fresh green foliage.
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Flowers throughout much of the year, with peak flowering during spring and summer.
Sun tolerance
Full sun to part shade; flowers open and perform best in strong sunlight.
Maintenance
Low. Water regularly during establishment, then moderately. Deadhead spent flowers and lightly prune when necessary to maintain a compact shape and encourage repeat flowering.
Root System
Shallow, fine and fibrous root system that is generally non-invasive. Requires free-draining soil and performs well in containers.