Osteospermum
Formats
Flowering plant to decorate pots and planters. To create borders, flowerbeds, rockeries. Attracts bees and butterflies.
Annual about 35-45cm high. Green leaves. Flowers in yellow, lilac, white, pink, orange tones.
Prefers light, dry and drained soils. Once flowering is finished, the plant remains green all year round.
Use
Balcony & Courtyard, Edges, Cottage garden, Wild garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Clump, Flowerbeds, Gravel Garden
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Flowering
| Flower colour | Mixed |
|---|---|
| Flowering period | April, May, June, July, August, Spring, Summer |
Foliage
| Foliage persistence | Evergreen |
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| Foliage colour | Green |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Osteospermum ecklonis |
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| Life cycle | Annual |
| Wildlife | Bees, Butterflies |
When to plant?
| Sowing period | January, February, March, Winter |
|---|---|
| Germination (days) | 7-21 |
| Average germination (%) | 80 |
| Seeds per gram | 71 |
Where to plant?
| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Edges, Cottage garden, Wild garden, Urban garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Clump, Flowerbeds, Gravel Garden |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
| Soil type | Light |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
| Hardiness | Half-hardy (tolerates temperatures down to 0ºC) |
Care
| Watering | Regular |
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