Osteospermum 'African Daisy' (Picasso
£5.95
Tax included.
The Osteospermum 'Picasso', commonly known as the African Daisy, is a highly ornamental, half hardy perennial renowned for its striking blooms. Each flower features a deep, dark violet-blue central disk surrounded by petals that transition seamlessly from a pale, silvery-white base to vibrant purple tips. With its naturally compact and bushy growth habit, it provides an exceptional, long-lasting floral display for sunny summer borders, rock gardens, and outdoor patio containers.
Care Guide:
| Perfect for | Sunny borders, patio containers, and coastal gardens |
| Light required | Full, direct sun. The blooms are nyctinastic, meaning they will only open fully in bright sunlight and will close at night or on heavily overcast days. |
| Water | Prefers highly well-drained soil. Water consistently during dry spells, allowing the top layer of soil to dry out between waterings. It is highly drought-tolerant once established in the ground. |
| Hardiness | Half-hardy (H3). It will require frost protection or overwintering in a greenhouse to survive the UK winter, though it is often simply treated as a summer annual. |
| Pollinators | The wide, open central disks provide an excellent source of nectar and pollen for bees and hoverflies. |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic to humans and pets. |
| Flowering period | Blooms prolifically from early summer through to early autumn. Regular deadheading of spent flowers is essential to encourage continuous bud production. |
| Pot size | In a 11cm nursery pot |