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OSTEOSPERMUM 'Tresco Purple'

Commonly known as African daisy

Spreading habit and dark purple daisy-like flowers flushed white on the reverse. This is a fairly hardy perennial in milder locations

Further Reading....

Osteospermum - Growing Guide

Available Early Spring 2021 - Should be available March/April onwards depending on growing conditions.

individually £8.50 each, 3+ £7.50 each, 10+ £7.00 each

Available Early Spring 2021

1 to 1.5 Litre

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Evergreen - spreading subshrub with broadly oval to spoon-shaped, bright-green leaves and purplish-blue stems. Flowers 5cm (2in) across.
Purple - Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
Height - 15cm (6in)
Spread - 90cm (36in)
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 - Good to know - - syn. O. 'Nairobi Purple'
Pests & Diseases - aphids, downy mildew, Verticillium wilt.
Place of origin - garden origin
Flower Shape - Single - Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Spring
Summer
Soil Conditions - Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil -