About
A compact, clump-forming, bushy evergreen herbaceous perennial with dark green foliage and a neat habit. Large 2-3" pale yellow daisy-like double flowers, whiter towards the centre of the flower, appear over a long season from summer through to autumn. Very heat tolerant.
About the genus
Osteospermum can be annuals, perennials or sub-shrubs, with aromatic, evergreen, simple or lobed leaves and showy daisy-like flowers over a long period from late spring
Plant details
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Suggested usesMixed borders, hedging, foundation planting.
ToxicityPets, (rabbits,, rodents):, Harmful, if, eaten., For, further, information, and, contact, numbers, regarding, pets,, see, the, HTA, guide, to, potentially, harmful, plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in light, moderately fertile, well-drained soil in a warm, sunny position. In frosty areas overwinter cuttings under glass
PruningDeadhead regularly to prolong flowering
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in late spring or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to a downy mildew and Verticillium wilt