Osteospermum Margarita Lemon ('Fidostlemimp'PBR)

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African daisy [Margarita Lemon]

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Synonyms

Osteospermum 'Fidostlemimp'PBR

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

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 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