A spreading subshrub with toothed bright green leaves and dark purple flowers with flushed white on the reverse and a black eye. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 90cm. Flowers May to September. Full sun. Not hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Osteospermum ‘Nairobi Purple’
A spreading subshrub with toothed bright green leaves and dark purple flowers with flushed white on the reverse and a black eye.
Additional information
| Generic | Osteospermum |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Nairobi Purple' |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | purple |
| Soil | Light |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 15cm |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Spread | 90cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | May, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | Sheltered site |
| Hardiness | Not hardy |
| Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
| Care | |
| Border | Border, Container, Pot |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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