Osteospermum ecklonis – Osteospermum Purple

£3.99

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SKU: 7649 Category:

Description

Add a splash of bold, sun-loving colour with Osteospermum Purple. These daisy-like blooms in rich violet-purple tones open wide in the sunshine, bringing striking contrast to containers, beds, and borders. Perfect for pairing with silver foliage, white petunias, or trailing bacopa for a vibrant, drought-tolerant summer display. A go-to choice for South London gardeners looking for long-lasting, low-maintenance colour.


 


Plants supplied in a 11CM grower’s pot.


 


Key Features & Care:




  • Mature Height: 25–35cm


  • Mature Spread: 30–40cm


  • Flower Colour: Deep purple


  • Flowering Period: Late spring to early autumn


  • Foliage: Semi-evergreen


  • Fragrant: No


  • Growth Rate: Fast-growing


  • Hardiness: Half-hardy – protect from frost


  • Position: Full sun to partial shade


  • Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained


  • Soil PH: Acid, neutral


  • Soil Type: Clay, loam, sand


  • Wildlife Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies

 


Perfect For:




  • Coastal and urban gardens


  • Summer bedding and patio pots


  • Mixed planting schemes


  • Drought-tolerant displays

 


How to Grow:


Plant in free-draining soil in a sunny spot. Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous flowering and water moderately – especially in hot, dry weather.


 


Please note:


Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may vary from the one pictured.