Osteospermum 'Cannington Roy'
African daisy
With dazzling, purple-blushed white ray florets, ageing to mauve-pink, ‘Cannington Roy’ is a reliably prolific and colourful, long-established perennial perfect...
9cm pot
£9.99
available to order from winter
3 × 9cm pots
£22.99
£7.66 each
available to order from winter
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Plant description
With dazzling, purple-blushed white ray florets, ageing to mauve-pink, ‘Cannington Roy’ is a reliably prolific and colourful, long-established perennial perfect for sunny window boxes, pots, and front of summer borders. The beautiful daisy-like flowers with their rich plum-purple eyes contrast well against the mat-forming, deep green foliage.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
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Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Frost tender
How to care for Osteospermum Cannington Roy:
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.
Please note:
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.
Warning
Pets: Harmful if eaten
