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Osteospermum 3D Double Purple PP24558

Scientific Name: Osteospermum 'KLEOE12198'

Also Known As

  • Osteospermum '3D Double Purple'
  • African Daisy

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-20"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Osteospermum 3D Double Purple PP24558 plant details

Osteospermum 3D Double Purple PP24558 is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and winter purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Osteospermum 3D Double Purple PP24558

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in spring and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Osteospermum 3D Double Purple PP24558

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer and rabbit, seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This showy “African Daisy” offers double the appeal, each bloom adding a raised center rosette of smaller quilled petals to the outer ring of oblong two-tone maroon petals. The darker-toned vertical quills hold nectar popular withbees and butterflies.And unlike regular “African Daisies”, this long blooming perennial’s 3” flowers are open for business 24 hours a day!Flowers arrive in late Winter and bloom continuously until the hot weather arrives.Lanceolate dark green leaves to 2” flush out on 12-20” tall plants. Use as a high ground cover. Plants are drought tolerant once established and will spread. Likes fertile well-drained soil, though it can tough out less friendly conditions. Let soil dry out between waterings. Grown as an annual in climates that get a freeze. Deer and rabbit resistant.

By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

Gardening facts about Osteospermum 3D Double Purple PP24558 plant

How to Grow Osteospermum 3D Double Purple PP24558

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • winter
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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