Ursinia Orange

What Ursinia Orange is

Ursinia Orange (Ursinia anethoides) is an annual flower of the Daisy family (Asteraceae). Free-flowering, fast and easy, it is astonishing that this South African annual is not more popular in the trade and among garden designers.

Quickly growing to 15 cm in height and spread, it bursts into a mass of sunny, golden blooms that last for months.

With a rich, glossy chestnut ring around the central golden eye, the 2.5 cm flowers are eye-catching, held above a lush green mound of fern-like foliage.

Heat- and drought-tolerant once established, it is easy to propagate.

Ursinia is an orange daisy from South Africa.

Key features

• Measured germination rate of the batch: 93%
• Seeds per packet: 136–184 pcs (0.2 g)
• Seed origin: China
• Sowing: March and April; direct
• Flowering: July and August
• Position: sunny spot

When to sow Ursinia Orange

Ursinia Orange seeds are sown in March and April. The plants flower in July and August. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.

How to sow and grow Ursinia Orange

• Sowing method: direct
• Depth: 1 cm
• Spacing: 20–30 cm
• Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20 °C
• Position: sunny spot

Sow the seeds directly outdoors in March or April. Prepare a seedbed and loosen the top few inches of soil. Press the flower seeds into the soil and cover them lightly. Water consistently until the plants are well established.

Loves sun.

Flowering and uses

Flowers June–August.

Frequently asked questions

When should Ursinia Orange be sown?

The recommended sowing months are March and April. Sowing method: direct.

How many seeds are in the packet?

The packet contains 136–184 seeds, pack size 0.2 g.

What is the germination rate of the seeds?

The measured germination rate of this batch is 93%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.