Osteospermum 'Dalina Lavender Blue'
African daisy
A burst of cool-toned colour for sunny spaces, this compact bedding favourite brings a fresh, uplifting feel wherever it’s planted. Neat and mounding in habit, Osteospermum 'Dalina Lavender Blue' produces masses of daisy-like flowers with soft lavender-blue petals surrounding a deep, contrasting centre that really stands out.
It works beautifully in patio pots, window boxes and at the front of borders, where its tidy shape keeps displays structured while still feeling full and generous with flowers.
Expect a long flowering season from late spring into autumn, especially when regularly deadheaded to encourage fresh buds and keep the display going strong. Best grown in full sun with free-draining soil or compost, it handles heat well and stays reliable through dry spells once established.
It works beautifully in patio pots, window boxes and at the front of borders, where its tidy shape keeps displays structured while still feeling full and generous with flowers.
Expect a long flowering season from late spring into autumn, especially when regularly deadheaded to encourage fresh buds and keep the display going strong. Best grown in full sun with free-draining soil or compost, it handles heat well and stays reliable through dry spells once established.
How to care for Osteospermum Dalina Lavender Blue:
Osteospermum prefer well-drained soil and can suffer during very wet winters. To protect plants that are susceptible to rot in wet winter conditions, ensure they are planted in well-draining soil and consider adding grit or sand to the surrounding planting area to improve drainage.
Raise beds or plant in containers if necessary, and avoid spots where water collects. If wet conditions are unavoidable, consider using a cloche or cold frame to shield the plants from excessive moisture.
Grow in full sun to allow the flowers to fully open and deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. When grown in a pot, move to a sheltered spot during the winter months.
Raise beds or plant in containers if necessary, and avoid spots where water collects. If wet conditions are unavoidable, consider using a cloche or cold frame to shield the plants from excessive moisture.
Grow in full sun to allow the flowers to fully open and deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. When grown in a pot, move to a sheltered spot during the winter months.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.3m
Eventual spread:
0.3m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Average
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness:
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
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Pets: Harmful if eaten
