Osteospermum White – African Daisy
Description
Bright, bold, and effortlessly elegant – Osteospermum ‘White’ is your go-to for sun-loving colour in South London gardens. Its clean white daisy-like blooms with soft violet centres open wide in the sunshine and close at dusk, creating a lively rhythm in pots, beds, or borders. Lovely alongside lavender, nemesia, or silver foliage plants. A fantastic choice for patio pots and sunny windowsills alike.
Plants supplied in a 11CM growers pot.
Key Features & Care:
Mature Height: 25–35cm
Mature Spread: 30–40cm
Flower Colour: White with a soft violet eye
Flowering Period: Late spring through autumn
Foliage: Evergreen (in mild conditions)
Fragrant: No
Growth Rate: Fast-growing
Hardiness: Half-hardy – protect from frost
Position: Full sun
Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained
Soil PH: Acid to neutral
Soil Type: Loam, sand, or multipurpose compost
Wildlife Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies
Perfect For:
Sunny patios, balconies, and windowsills
Mixing with soft-toned summer bedding
Containers, troughs, and borders
Seasonal colour for instant impact
How to Grow:
Plant in free-draining soil in full sun. Water regularly and deadhead spent flowers to keep the display going. Overwinter indoors or treat as summer annual.
Please note:
Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.