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OSTEOSPERMUM 'SummerSmile Orange'
Commonly known as African daisy
Yellow-orange
£12.50
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, downy mildew, Verticillium wilt -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
Evergreen
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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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Ground coverThese plants are typically low growing and spread quickly to inhibit weed growth on areas of bare soilSpreading woody perennial forming soft mounds of foliage covered by masses of flowers with warm yellow centres turning orange at the edges throughout summer
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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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