Osteospermum Margarita Lemon ('Fidostlemimp'PBR)
African daisy [Margarita Lemon]
A clump-forming, bushy, upright half-hardy deciduous perennial with dark green aromatic lobed leaves and white to pale yellow daisy-like flowers with dark centres, which appear in the summer
Size
Growing conditions
Colour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | ||||
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| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
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Position
Aspect
Exposure
Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Potentially harmful
- Pets, (rabbits,, rodents):, Harmful, if, eaten., For, further, information, and, contact, numbers, regarding, pets,, see, the, HTA, guide, to, potentially, harmful, plants
- 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 light, moderately fertile, well-drained soil in a warm, sunny position. In frosty areas overwinter cuttings under glass
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings in late spring or semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildew and Verticillium wilt
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