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African daisy 'Blackthorn Seedling' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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African daisy 'Blackthorn Seedling'

Osteospermum jucundum 'Blackthorn Seedling'

★ RHS AGMFragrant

Genus: Osteospermum
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

a bushy perennial with narrow foliage and, from late spring to autumn, daisy-like flower-heads to 6cm across, with deep pink rays surrounding a yellow disk

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Good for a sheltered position

Pruning

Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed at 18°C (64°F) in spring or take softwood cuttings in late spring. Alternatively, propagate by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer

Pests

Prone to aphids

Diseases

Can be affected by verticillium wilt

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersGround CoverHedging ScreensCottage InformalPatio ContainerWall Side Borders

Planting Places

OutdoorBog GardenPond MarginsConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years