Osterspermum ecklonis (African Daisy)
$10.10
incl. GST
- The actual plant may differ as each pot has its own unique natural look and although look identical but never 100% similar to the image pictured here.
- Flowers/Fruits are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers/fruits at the time of order/delivery.
- Overall Height is measured from the bottom of the pot to the tallest point of the plant vertically.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- With their cheerful, daisy-like blossoms, osteospermums were an instant hit. They create a lively display when planted on their own or with other cool-season plants, such as pansies.
- When osteospermums were first introduced, they were available in only a few colors, primarily white and peach. Despite a limited color selection, their bright blue-purple centers made them a popular garden choice. After plant breeders got to work, new hues of flowers started appearing, including pink, purple, and bicolor.
SOIL REQUIREMENT
- Osteospermum prefers evenly moist, well-drained soils. Too-wet soil is a sure way to stress out or kill osteospermums. Once they are established, they are somewhat tolerant of drought.
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FEEDING/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT
- Add a balanced fertilizer with an N-P-K ratio close to 10-10-10 to the soil in spring before planting osteospermum and a liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the summer. Fertilize your plants regularly and remove any spent blooms to ensure osteospermums look their best.
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
- Osteospermums thrive in full sun; the more light you can give them, the better they will bloom.
WATER REQUIREMENT
- Osteospermum ecklonis (African Daisy) plants need consistently moist but not soggy soil. Water deeply when the top inch or two of soil feels dry, but avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot.