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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....
Plant description
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.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
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Plant features
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)
How to care for Osteospermum Dalina Lavender Blue:
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.
Warning
GOES WELL WITH
June Week 1
If you do nothing else...water new plants. Make sure new additions do not suffer during dry spells. Plant up summer containers bedding once the threat of frosts has passed. Feed container plants about six weeks after planting. If it’s a nice day...trim he
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After the last frost date, plant up containers with tender flowering bedding and reliable foliage plants. Line terracotta pots with polythene, taking care not to cover the planting holes, to reduce water loss through the porous sides of the pot.
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