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OSTEOSPERMUM 'Cannington Roy'
Commonly known as African daisy
Hardy and long established perennial form with purple tipped white flowers
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Evergreen
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
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WhitePurple-tipped white ray florets, ageing to mauve-pink. 5cm (2in) across.
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Height15cm (6in)
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Spread60cm (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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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)
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Full sun
OSTEOSPERMUM 'Cannington Roy'
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Additional FeaturesPests & DiseasesAphids, downy mildew, Verticillium wilt.Place of originGarden origin.
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Flower ShapeSingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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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 CHarmful if eaten(Can be harmeful to pets if eaten)
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Osteospermum - Growing Guide






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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
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