{"product_id":"osteospermum-african-daisy-picasso","title":"Osteospermum 'African Daisy' (Picasso","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable data-path-to-node=\"2\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 352.688px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 0px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.1718%; height: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 79.6024%; height: 0px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.1718%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,1,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect for\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 79.6024%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,1,1,0\"\u003eSunny borders, patio containers, and coastal gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58.7812px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.1718%; height: 58.7812px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,2,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLight required\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 79.6024%; height: 58.7812px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,2,1,0\"\u003eFull, 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 78.375px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.1718%; height: 78.375px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWater\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 79.6024%; height: 78.375px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,3,1,0\"\u003ePrefers 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58.7812px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.1718%; height: 58.7812px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHardiness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 79.6024%; height: 58.7812px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,4,1,0\"\u003eHalf-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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.1718%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePollinators\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 79.6024%; height: 39.1875px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,5,1,0\"\u003eThe wide, open central disks provide an excellent source of nectar and pollen for bees and hoverflies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.1718%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,6,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eToxicity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 79.6024%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,6,1,0\"\u003eNon-toxic to humans and pets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58.7812px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.1718%; height: 58.7812px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,7,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,7,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFlowering period\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 79.6024%; height: 58.7812px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,7,1,0\"\u003eBlooms prolifically from early summer through to early autumn. Regular deadheading of spent flowers is essential to encourage continuous bud production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 17.1718%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"2,8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2,8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePot size \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 79.6024%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eIn a 11cm nursery pot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Rooted \u0026 Co. 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