Osteospermum Antique Blue ('Sakost8076'PBR) (Cape Daisy Series)

RHS Plant Profile
African daisy [Antique Blue]

Synonyms

Osteospermum 'Sakost8076'

A bushy, evergreen perennial, more popularly grown as seasonal annual bedding for patio and balcony summer displays. It has toothed, semi-glossy, lance shaped, mid-green leaves and purple-pink flowers with a darker eye

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Botanical Details

Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Potentially harmful
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Genus
Osteospermum can be annuals, perennials or sub-shrubs, with aromatic, evergreen, simple or lobed leaves and showy daisy-like flowers over a long period from late spring
Name Status
Trade

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in warm, frost free conditions. Acclimatise plants before planting outside in early summer. Pinching out tips when young will create a well balanced compact plant that is perfect for container cultivation. A useful bedding plant for any well-drained fertile soil in a sunny site. A plant that performs best in sunny and bright, but relatively cool summers

Propagation

Propagate by softwood cuttings in spring of non flowering shoots

Pruning

Pinch out growing tips when young for a well-balanced and well-branched plant. Dead-head thoroughly to prolong the flowering display.

Pests

Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to downy mildews and Verticillium wilt