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Osteospermum ecklonis
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OsteospermumPerennialFamily: Asteraceae
- Height: 1.5mSpread: 1m
- Half hardy
- Attractive to wildlife
Flower colour:
White
Foliage colour:
Green
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Position
Sun Exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in Border:
Middle
Soil
Well Drained / Light / Sandy
Osteospermum are grown for their daisy-like flowers, which are produced all summer long. Osteospermum ecklonis has beautiful white blooms, which are deep blue on the reverse of the petals, with a dark blue centre.
For best results grow Osteospermum ecklonis in a sheltered spot in well-drained soil in full sun. In mild areas it can be grown in the border as a perennial, but in frost prone areas it's best treated as an annual – alternatively grow in pots which you can move indoors in autumn.
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Osteospermum ‘Ecklonis’ and wildlife
Osteospermum ‘Ecklonis’ is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Osteospermum ‘Ecklonis’ poisonous?
Osteospermum ‘Ecklonis’ has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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