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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....
  • Evergreen
    Lance-shaped, toothed, grey-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long. Flowerheads 5-8cm (2-3in) across.
  • Blue
    Indigo blue on reverse
  • White
  • Height
    60cm-1.5m (2-5ft)
  • Spread
    60cm-1.2m (2-4ft)
  • Medium shrub
    Typically grow to around 4-6 feet in height
    Variable subshrub
  • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
    Hardy 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
  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Aphids, downy mildew, Verticillium wilt.
    Place of origin
    South Africa.
  • Flower Shape
    Single
    Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suits a sunny border
  • Hardiness
    Frost hardy (down to -5)
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Spring
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
  • Toxic - Category C
    Harmful if eaten
    (Can be harmeful to pets if eaten)
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Osteospermum - Growing Guide

Buy Varieties of OSTEOSPERMUM

OSTEOSPERMUM 'Cannington Roy'

OSTEOSPERMUM 'Cannington Roy'

African daisy

hardy and long established perennial form with purple tipped white flowers

 
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individually £12.50 each , 3+ £11.00 each 
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OSTEOSPERMUM 'Sennen Sunrise'

OSTEOSPERMUM 'Sennen Sunrise'

African daisy

whitish-pink with purple centre

 
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£12.50  , 3+ £11.00  
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OSTEOSPERMUM 'Snow Pixie'

OSTEOSPERMUM 'Snow Pixie'

African daisy

compact, white flowers.

 
£12.50  , 3+ £11.00  
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Estimated availability autumn 2024 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
OSTEOSPERMUM 'SummerSmile Orange'

OSTEOSPERMUM 'SummerSmile Orange'

African daisy

yellow-orange

 
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OSTEOSPERMUM 'Tresco Purple'

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

 
individually £12.50 each , 3+ £11.00 each 
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Available Early Spring 2025 - Spring according to the Met office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore early spring is early March to mid-April. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.

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