An exceptional Cape Daisy with a star-shaped heart and icy hues

The Osteospermum 4D® 'Blue Ice' stands out with its unique and spectacular bloom, which is both original and refined. Unlike other varieties, the flowers of the 4D series never close, even at night or on cloudy days, ensuring an uninterrupted display.

'Blue Ice' produces double flowers with pearly white petals, sometimes slightly bluish, and a dense lavender to violet blue heart, in the shape of a raised central star. A touch of modern freshness in the garden or in a pot, with continuous flowering from May until the first frosts.

Main characteristics:

• Type: Tender perennial (often grown as an annual)

• Common name: Cape Daisy

• Flowering: May to October

• Flowers: Double, icy white with bluish reflections, star-shaped violet-blue heart (never close)

• Height: 25 to 35 cm

• Width: 30 to 40 cm

• Habit: Compact, rounded, well-branched

• Foliage: Medium green, slightly aromatic, semi-evergreen

Growing conditions:

• Exposure: Full sun (essential for optimal flowering)

• Soil: Light, well-drained, moderately rich

• Hardiness: Tender (overwinter or grow as annual depending on climate)

• Maintenance:

  • Remove spent flowers to encourage blooming

  • Moderate watering (allow surface to dry between waterings)

  • Flowering fertilizer every 10–15 days during active period

Recommended uses:

• In pots or planters, alone or mixed with pastels

• In sunny beds for an icy and luminous effect

• In hanging baskets with trailing foliage (dichondra, helichrysum)

• Ideal for modern, minimalist, or contrasting settings

Summary

The Osteospermum 4D® 'Blue Ice' is an exceptional daisy both for its original aesthetic and its persistent bloom, even in bad weather. It is a safe bet for demanding gardeners, looking for decorative and durable flowers, with a touch of freshness and elegance.