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 and wildlife
Osteospermum is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
