A variable subshrub with toothed grey-green leaves and white flowers with blue on the reverse and a dark blue eye. Max Height 60cm to 1.2m. Max Spread 60cm to 1.2m. Flowers May to September. Full sun. Frost hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Osteospermum ecklonis
A variable subshrub with toothed grey-green leaves and white flowers with blue on the reverse and a dark blue eye.
Additional information
| Generic | Osteospermum |
|---|---|
| Species | ecklonis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Light |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 60cm, 1.2m |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Spread | 60cm, 1.2m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | grey, green |
| Flowers From | May, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | |
| Border | Border, Container, Pot |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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