Osteospermum 'Soleo Glow'
African daisy
Bursting with sunset shades, these cheerful daisy-like blooms bring instant warmth and energy to pots, borders, and patio displays. Each...
Plant description
Compact and free-flowering, Osteospermum ‘Soleo Glow’ forms a neat mound of glossy green foliage, making it ideal for sunny containers, edging pathways, or filling gaps in mixed bedding schemes. It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, rewarding only modest care, once established, with a steady show of colour that brightens even the dullest corners.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
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Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
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 Soleo Glow:
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
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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