Tell Me More…
Osteospermum ‘Erato Double Orange’ is a reliable summer sensation; just perfect for adding some extra colour to your garden. You will be delighted as hundreds of beautiful, weather resistant, daisy blooms with pale orange petals and dark orange-brown centres almost cover the upright green foliage from May until the first frosts. Commonly known as African Daisies, Osteospermum ‘Erato Double Orange’ is a vigorous grower which will quickly fill a basket or container then generously overflow edges for an inspiring display. Osteospermum ‘Erato Double Orange’ prefers to be grown in well-drained soil of any type except clay. Position where it can enjoy full sun. Growing to a height and spread of 30-40cm this half-hardy perennial will give you joy for years to come – providing plants are kept frost free over winter. Alternatively, it can be grown as an annual and composted down at the end of the season.
Flower and Foliage Months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Foliage Month
Flowering Month
Key Information
Latin Name | Osteospermum ‘Erato Double Orange Centre’ |
---|---|
Common Name | African Daisy, Cape Daisy |
Hardiness | H3 (-1 to -5°C) |
Colour | Orange |
Type | Perennial |
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 |