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OSTEOSPERMUM
Commonly known as African daisy
(DIMORPHOTHECA) All produce a succession of daisy flowers from MAY-SEPT and require a hot sunny well drained site. Normally only despatched in late spring and early summer.
Genus of about 70 species of evergreen subshrubs, perennials and annuals, mostly from southern Africa but also from the Arabian Peninsula. mainly found in grassland, on rocky mountains, or at forest margins.
A favourite for garden hedges.
Further Reading....
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EvergreenLance-shaped, toothed, grey-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long. Flowerheads 5-8cm (2-3in) across.
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BlueIndigo blue on reverse -
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Height60cm-1.5m (2-5ft) -
Spread60cm-1.2m (2-4ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightVariable subshrub
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F) -
Full sun
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesAphids, downy mildew, Verticillium wilt.
Place of originSouth Africa. -
Flower ShapeSingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a sunny border
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSpringSummer
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Soil ConditionsMedium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Toxic - Category C
Harmful if eaten(Can be harmeful to pets if eaten)
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Osteospermum - Growing Guide
GENISTA aetnensis
Mount Etna broom
LAMPRANTHUS red
Perennial mesembryanthemum
Available from £7.00
LEUCANTHEMUM x superbum 'Banana Cream'
Available from £13.50
NEPETA 'Six Hills Giant'
Catmint, Catnip
Available from £13.00
OSTEOSPERMUM
African daisy
STIPA arundinacea
Pheasant's tail grass
Available from £14.50
Buy Varieties of OSTEOSPERMUM
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Cannington Roy'
African daisy
hardy and long established perennial form with purple tipped white flowers
Gift-wrapping available
individually £12.50 each , 3+ £11.00 each
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Sennen Sunrise'
African daisy
whitish-pink with purple centre
Gift-wrapping available
£12.50 , 3+ £11.00
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Snow Pixie'
African daisy
compact, white flowers.
OSTEOSPERMUM 'SummerSmile Orange'
African daisy
yellow-orange
Gift-wrapping available
£12.50
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Tresco Purple'
African daisy
spreading habit and dark purple daisy-like flowers flushed white on the reverse. This is a fairly hardy perennial in milder locations
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
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Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
