- Botanical name: Osteospermum 'Sunny Mary'
- Common name: Osteospermum
- Family: Asteraceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
Pink
Green
- Key features:
- Flowers
- Attractive to wildlife
Formerly known as Dimorphotheca, Osteospermum was raised for many years annually from seed as a half-hardy annual, and it is still worth sowing some mixtures for choosing good forms to keep going from cuttings. Many named cultivars have been developed since then, and have become popular for summer bedding, especially in containers in warm sunny sites.
Osteospermum ‘Sunny Mary’ is a bold variety, bearing masses of vibrant purple-pink flowers throughout summer. It’s perfect for growing in a mixed, sunny border among other bold colours, and makes an excellent cut flower.
Grow Osteospermum ‘Sunny Mary’ in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. A tender perennial, grow it as an annual or move pots indoors in autumn to overwinter.
How to grow Osteospermum 'Sunny Mary'
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Plant size
60cm height
60cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Tender
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Sow |
J
Do not Sow in January |
F
Do not Sow in February |
M
Do not Sow in March |
A
Do not Sow in April |
M
Do Sow in May |
J
Do Sow in June |
J
Do not Sow in July |
A
Do not Sow in August |
S
Do not Sow in September |
O
Do not Sow in October |
N
Do not Sow in November |
D
Do not Sow in December |
| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does not flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does flower in July |
A
Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Osteospermum 'Sunny Mary' and wildlife
Osteospermum 'Sunny Mary' is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Osteospermum 'Sunny Mary' poisonous?
Osteospermum 'Sunny Mary' has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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