OSTEOSPERMUM ecklonis compacta
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OSTEOSPERMUM ecklonis compacta
Commonly known as African daisy
White daisy flowers which are indigo-blue on the reverse
£12.50 each
MULTIBUY SAVING
Any 3+ for £11.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Pests & Diseases
Aphids, downy mildew, Verticillium wilt. -
Place of origin
South Africa. -
EvergreenLance-shaped, toothed, grey-green leaves to 10cm (4in) long. Flowerheads 5-8cm (2-3in) across.
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Blue
Indigo blue on reverse -
White
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Single
Row of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals -
BorderSuits a sunny border
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height
60cm-1.5m (2-5ft) -
Spread
60cm-1.2m (2-4ft)
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Medium shrubTypically grow to around 4-6 feet in heightVariable subshrub
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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
(Can be harmeful to pets if eaten)
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Osteospermum - Growing Guide
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