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Osteospermum have become increasingly popular with British gardeners, both for their amazing flower power and their rich vibrant colours. Osteospermum ‘Erato Double White Blush’ is a vigorous and reliable summer sensation; just perfect for adding some illumination to your garden. You will be delighted as hundreds of beautiful, weather resistant, daisy blooms with paler outer petals and dramatic dark purple-pink double centres, cover the upright green foliage from May to October time. Commonly known as African Daisies, Osteospermum ‘Erato Double White Blush’ is a strong grower and will quickly fill a basket or container, happily flowing over the edges with its semi-trailing habit. Osteospermum ‘Erato Double White Blush’ prefers to be grown in well-drained soil of any type except clay. Position in full sun and plants will reach a height and spread of 30-40cm. A half hardy perennial which retains its foliage from April to October and will need to be kept frost-free over winter. Alternatively, plants can be treated as annuals.
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Key Information
Latin Name | Osteospermum ‘Erato Double White Blush’ |
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Common Name | African Daisy, Cape Daisy |
Hardiness | H3 (-1 to -5°C) |
Colour | White |
Format | Young Plants |
Position | Full-Sun |
Foliage | Semi-Evergreen |
Height in Maturity (m) | 0.40 m |
Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.40 |
Soil Conditions | Chalk Loam Sand |
Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral |
Aspect | South-facing, West-facing |
Drought Tolerant | Yes |
Good for pots | Yes |
Good for hanging baskets | Yes |
Good for Rockeries | Yes |
Good for wildlife | Yes |
Good for pollinators | Yes |
Good for cutting | Yes |
Good for groundcover | Yes |