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OSTEOSPERMUM 'Cannington Roy'
Commonly known as African daisy
Hardy and long established perennial form with purple tipped white flowers
individually £12.50 each , 3+ £11.00 each
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, downy mildew, Verticillium wilt. -
Place of origin
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Evergreen
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet -
White
Purple-tipped white ray florets, ageing to mauve-pink. 5cm (2in) across. -
SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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BorderSuits a sunny border
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Coastal / windswept
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
15cm (6in) -
Spread
60cm (24in)
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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soilDensely spreading subshrub with sparsely toothed leaves.
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
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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) -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Full sun
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harmful if eaten
Pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably rabbits and rodents -
Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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