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Osteospermum ecklonis 3D Purple Blue

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Osteospermum ecklonis 3D Purple Blue African Daisy, Cape Daisy,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Shrubs Bun Shaped, Rounded

Description:

Double bright purple flowers stay open all day and night, with long lasting colour. 3D will repeat flower form early spring through to autumn. Ideal for use in pots, mixed containers, garden beds and borders. Also can be used as a cut flower. Grows approx 45cm tall x 60cm wide.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

30-60cm 30-60cm

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Mass Planting, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Asteraceae Africa

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Purple

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer

Fruit: Insignificant

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Fast

Maintenance Level: Low

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Medium / Moderate

Frost: Moderate

Wind: Medium / Moderate

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