What is not to like about these glorious yellow petals descending into a blue center or eye. These plants are Osteospermum Serenity Blue Eyed Beauty, also known as cape daisies, daisy bushes or African daisies.
Here the yellow petals spread out like sun rays, contrasting beautifully with the striking green foliage. There are flowers buds just breaking out and some in the process of forming. This particular type of Osteospermum is hardy and keeps its blue center until all the pollen has dispersed. They flower continuously in the right conditions and don't need to be dead headed.
This is just one of about 70 variants of this gorgeous garden plant.
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