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Osteospermum - 'Lady Leitrim' (Osteospermum)

Type Herbaceous flower, Deciduous, Flowering
Form Ground-Hugging Rounded Clump
Size Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours White Flowers (Summer), Medium green Foliage
Care Low/Easy Maintenance
Hardiness Half hardy, Drought Tolerant, Seaside Friendly
Growth Medium Growing Plant
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Osteospermum - Cultivation Notes

This herbaceous plant will flourish in most well drained soils (including chalk) preferring lots of sun, as well as tolerating dry conditions. Avoid cold exposed areas, be prepared to dead head / stake during summer.


Strengths, Weaknesses & Design Usage


Strengths of Osteospermum:

  • Sun loving drought tolerant plant
  • Suitable for container growing
  • Suitable for exposed coastal planting
  • Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils

Design & Plant Use for Osteospermum:

  • Summer flowering plant suitable for drift planting
  • Summer flowering herbaceous plant suitable for border planting

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