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Osteospermum 'Cannington Roy'

African Daisies

  • Perennial
  • 20-30 cm high
  • Soft-coloured flowers
  • Evergreen
  • Hardy to approx. -15°C
Rich and long flowering with striking lilac flowers with a darker tip. One of the most hardy species, in our gardens down to -12°C

Garden use

Use

Cemetery plants Bedding Along path Groundcover Border Slope Roof garden Small garden Pot Roof garden intensive Planters Small groups Large groups

Site and growing conditions

Scree Gravel garden Alpine house Dry bed

Ornamental value and special features

Wintergreen Very long ornamental value

Growth

Medium

Care

Moderate

Planting density

Plant about 5 - 7 plants per m²

Characteristics

Height 20 - 30 cm
Flowering time June - September
Flower colour lavender
Growth habit wide
Growth rate medium
Hardiness down to about -15°C

Site conditions

Light full sun
Moisture dry, average, winter dry
Soil highly permeable, pervious
Soil fertility normal

Botanical information

Botanical name Osteospermum 'Cannington Roy'
Genus Osteospermum
Family Asteraceae
Common names Spaanse margriet - African Daisies
Origin hybrid, Africa, South