Osteospermum jucundum 'Tresco Purple'
African daisy
From dawn until dusk, waves of rich purple daisies paint the garden in jewel-like tones, their dark-centred blooms unfurling fresh petals daily above slightly red-tinged stems.
Osteospermum jucundum 'Tresco Purple' copes well in the face of drought once established, spreading its dense, weed-suppressing foliage across exposed or coastal sites while flowering consistently for many months. This tough African native creates a stunning tapestry in mass plantings, its veined petals catching light like stained glass and revealing subtle colour shifts as they turn to display their lighter reverses.
Whether tumbling from containers or carpeting sun-baked borders, this prolific bloomer brings welcome resilience to summer gardens, requiring minimal attention while delivering maximum impact throughout the growing season.
Osteospermum jucundum 'Tresco Purple' copes well in the face of drought once established, spreading its dense, weed-suppressing foliage across exposed or coastal sites while flowering consistently for many months. This tough African native creates a stunning tapestry in mass plantings, its veined petals catching light like stained glass and revealing subtle colour shifts as they turn to display their lighter reverses.
Whether tumbling from containers or carpeting sun-baked borders, this prolific bloomer brings welcome resilience to summer gardens, requiring minimal attention while delivering maximum impact throughout the growing season.
How to care for Osteospermum jucundum Tresco Purple:
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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This perennial is semi-evergreen so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose them all, but then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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Pets: Harmful if eaten
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