Osteospermum jucundum - 'Blackthorn Seedling' (Osteospermum)

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Type	Herbaceous flower, Bedding Plants & Tender Perennials, Evergreen, Flowering
Form	Low Growing or Spreading Plant
Size	Low Border / Edging / Ground Cover Plant (up to 50cm height)
Colours	Purple Flowers (Summer), Medium green Foliage
Care	Some Maintenance Required
Hardiness	Half hardy, Drought Tolerant, Seaside Friendly, Tender Exotic
Growth	Medium Growing Plant
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Osteospermum jucundum - 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 jucundum:

Sun loving drought tolerant plant
Evergreen foliage for all year round colour and screening
Suitable for container growing
Suitable for exposed coastal planting
Tolerates full sun and sandy, drought-prone soils

Weaknesses of Osteospermum jucundum

Tender exotic suitable only for very mild areas

Design & Plant Use for Osteospermum jucundum:

Summer flowering plant suitable for drift planting
Summer flowering herbaceous plant suitable for border planting
Annual bedding plant ideal for quick seasonal colour
Tender exotic plant ideal for a sheltered urban garden in full sun

If you like this plant you may also be interested in these:
sun loving drought tolerant plants
plants for pots and containers
coastal plants
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flowering border plants

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