About
A named but unregistered Osteospermum selection, producing a sub-shrubby, evergreen perennial with aromatic, broadly ovate to spatula-shaped, mid-green leaves and showy, daisy-like flowers with white or pale lilac petals and a dark blue-purple central disc from late spring to autumn. An ornamental and floriferous plant for a sunny, well-drained border or container.
About the genus
Rubus can be deciduous or evergreen shrubs, often scrambling with bristly or prickly stems bearing simple, lobed, palmate or pinnate leaves and 5-petalled flowers followed by juicy, sometimes edible fruits
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pHNeutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, North-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH5
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitSuckering
FoliageDeciduous, Semi evergreen
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread2.5-4 metres
Time to full height5-10 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden
Native toSE Asia
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any well-drained, moderately fertile soil
PruningPruning group 7
PropagationPropagate by division from autumn to early spring, softwood cuttings in summer or hardwood and root cuttings in winter
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free although may be susceptible to grey moulds
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to grey moulds and honey fungus (rarely)