African Daisy Purple Sun
$12.95 – $19.95
African Daisy Purple Sun beauty is a sun-loving, evergreen perennial which flowers for almost 9 months straight. Low water requirements once established.
Osteospermum ‘African Daisy Purple Sun’ – Various pot sizes
Hardy, fast-growing, evergreen, compact perennial with deep green foliage. In early Spring through to Autumn, bright orange flowers with yellow tips and a vivid plum-purple centre appear. Blooms cover the whole plant in a vibrant display and great repeat flowering form. African Daisies are a very versatile plant as they can be grown in all sorts of climate conditions. African Daisy plants are drought tolerant once established and will tolerate coastal conditions. Low water requirements, benefits from occasional watering during extended periods of heat. Prune once flowers finished encouraging a neat, tidy shape. Best used for potted displays or planted out on mass.
Position: Full sun
Height: 30-40cm
Width: 40-50cm
Garden Uses:
Understory planting to larger shrubs
Filler plant
Mass plantings
Feature plant
Planted in pots/containers
Cottage gardens
Planting Tips:
Make sure to prepare the soil prior to planting. Mixing in a bag of well-aged animal manure or compost can help to conditions and revitalise tired soil. Make sure to blend with pre-existing soil, mixing together thoroughly. Once the soil has been prepare, dig a hole which is wider, but not deeper, than what the original size of the pot the plant has come in. Position the plant in the hole and backfill any gaps with the excess soil. Give the plant a deep soaking of water to help settle the roots.
If planting into a pot make sure that the container chosen is large enough for the plant being planted. Never pot a plant into a container which is too small. Use a premium quality potting mix as this has all the added fertilisers and wetting agents required for having a healthy plant.
African Daisies are extremely reliable plants which not only provide months of colour but are a great food source for our native and exotic bees. By providing a safe haven for these friendly pollinators in return you are gaining a beautiful garden.
