Safari Dawn South African Phlox

Safari® Dawn is a patented, compact Jamesbrittenia selected for rose-pink flowers with soft yellow eyes and a low mounded habit. It grows as a warm-season annual, flowering from spring to frost and reaching 6–12 inches tall with a 12–24-inch spread ([Proven Winners plant profile](https://www.provenwinners.com/plants/jamesbrittenia/safari-dawn-south-african-phlox-jamesbrittenia)). ## Seasonal Interest Its two-tone flowers rise above green foliage through the warm season. The plant forms a rounded mound and can trail up to about 8 inches, which suits hanging baskets, porch pots, window boxes, and the front of a well-drained border. The Proven Winners page identifies the selection as ‘INJAMSADAW’, U.S. plant patent 34,115, and Canadian patent 7,147. ## Growing Conditions Give Safari Dawn part sun to full sun and soil with good drainage. The official profile lists average water needs, flowering from spring through fall, and USDA zones 10a–11b. Jamesbrittenia is described as more heat- and humidity-tolerant than bacopa, while the selection remains best suited to warm-season use in colder regions. ## Maintenance Deadheading is not required. Apply controlled-release fertilizer at planting; container plants may need periodic feeding during long seasons. If growth becomes open, trim back up to one-third and feed to encourage fresh branching. The U.S. patent record names ‘INJAMSADAW’ and records an issue date of April 5, 2022 ([plant patent](https://patents.justia.com/patent/PP34115)).