Here is what I planted yesterday. Gerbera Daisy, ornamental millet jester, Osteospermum I learned something new about these plants.

Osteospermum, image from Ballandscape.com 

Jester Millet, image from plantsaddicts.com

Gerbera Daisy, image form ballseed.com 

​Clear, blue sky this morning but it is cooler out at 31F(-.5C) high today of 58F(15C) Sun now but predicted followed by cloudy skids this afternoon.  We will see.  Stay safe, stay warm.
 
Australia family and friends March 27, Thursday 71F(21C) They too will have cloudy conditions. The humidity is at 83%.  Stay cool, stay safe.
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I planted these plants yesterday.  I am always learning too. That the Osteospermum and Gerbera Daisy are from the same family.  Now I will ask you which one you like.  These are new for me to grow.  Right now the plants look really well, and they are starting to bloom.  In a 4 ½” pot it Is delightful that they are starting to show color.  This is what I love to see color, and the green little plugs growing. 
 
Hawaii Sunset Mixture Osteospermum
Common Name : African Daisy  Blooming Season : Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Plant Habit : Mounded Characteristics : Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Low Maintenance, Frost Tolerant Water : Medium Fertilize : Once a week Spacing : 10-12" (25-30cm)  Height : 10-14" (25-36cm) Width : 14-20" (36-51cm) Exposure : Sun  General Information : In the garden, the full, well-branched plants show off beautiful flowers. Great choice for mass plantings and containers.
Full Shade to Full Sun  (Can Grow In Most Sunlight Conditions)
Pennisetum glaucum ‘Jester’
Pennisetum glaucum ‘Jester’ is an outstanding ornamental grass for all gardens. This annual grass has nodding, ribbon-like foliage tinged with maroon. By fall, its bottlebrush inflorescences transform into large, cylindrical seed spikes that are deep reddish-brown in color. Growing 3-4 feet tall, Jester Ornamental Millet has attractive upright growth. It is an excellent plant for fall and winter interest, as its dried foliage remains standing through the cold months.
Jester Ornamental Millet adds vertical structure to gardens. Its deep foliage color makes it a good companion to colorful flowering annuals. Use this plant as a dramatic focal point in mixed beds or grow several of them as a backdrop for shorter annuals and perennials. Jester Ornamental Millet can be grown in containers as a thriller. Its seed heads attract numerous birds.
Plant Jester Ornamental Millet in full sun for more intense burgundy foliage. Expect more green foliage when growing this plant in partial shade. Jester Ornamental Millet needs average, well-drained soil and will tolerate sandy soils. Once established, it is drought tolerant but benefits from supplemental watering. Fertilize Jester Ornamental Millet soon after planting with a balanced fertilizer. If desired, trim back the dried foliage in the fall.
Jester Ornamental Millet is a warm-season grass, meaning that it grows rapidly in the summer heat. This fast-growing annual starts growing in late spring or early summer and will turn brown during cool weather. Hardy to zones 8-11, Jester Ornamental Millet is best treated as an annual in cooler zones and will not grow successfully indoors over the winter.
Plant Jester Ornamental Millet 10-16 inches apart from other plants. This grass is best grown in containers of at least a gallon or more, especially in mixed container plantings.
Gerbera Jaguar Salsa Mix, and scarlet variety
Common Name: Transvaal Daisy, African Daisy  Plant Habit: Upright  Height: 8 - 10" (20 - 25cm)  Width: 6 - 8" (15 - 20cm)  Exposure: Sun  General Information: Produces 3 to 4-in. (8 to 10-cm) blooms over short, thick stems and a compact rosette of leaves. Very uniform series flowers up to 10 days faster than comparable varieties, producing 3 to 4-in. (8 to 10-cm) bloom over short, thick stems and a compact rosette of leaves. Well-suited to 4.5 to 5-in. (11 to 13-cm) pots.
Till next time this is Becky Litterer, Becky’s Greenhouse, Dougherty Iowa [email protected]  641-794-3337  cell 641-903-9365  Facebook Becky Kerndt Litterer or Becky’s Greenhouse