Osteospermum ecklonis (African Daisy / Cape Marguerite) | 25 to 500 Fresh Seeds | £3.49- £33.99

Fresh seeds of Osteospermum ecklonis (African Daisy / Cape Marguerite) with full instructions for germination.

An evergreen perennial native to South Africa, growing to a size of approximately 100 cm x 100 cm, with lance-shaped, serrated, grey-green, fragrant foliage.

Spectacular flowers, consisting of dark blue central disc florets, surrounded by bright ray florets, varying in colour from bright pink-tinted white to rose-pink, and from lilac to lavender purple. 

These are produced over a long flowering period from summer to early autumn (May to September).

Highly attractive to bees and other pollinators.

Fully Hardy to -5°C. 

Please note: full germination instructions are printed on each pack.

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Genus: Osteospermum

Species: ecklonis

English Name: African Daisy / Cape Marguerite

Plant type: Herbaceous perennial

Eventual size: 100 x 100 cm

Flowering time: Summer to early Autumn

Hardiness: Hardy to -5°C

Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade (prefers full sun)

Soil: Moist, fertile and well-drained

Propagation methods: From seeds, leaf cuttings and divisions

Osteospermum ecklonis 🌱 Sow seeds 1cm deep within propagation compost. Keep compost evenly moist at all times at 21-25°C (70-77°F). A heated propagator is ideal. Non-heated propagators can be placed within direct sunlight in a warm room to trap in heat and humidity. Once seedlings reach 3 cm in diameter, pot in to 3-inch pots. Approx. germination time: from 30-60 days onwards.

Caution: Not for consumption. Choking hazard. Keep away from children & pets. Handle with care.

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