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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

Small groups Large groups

Ornamental value and special features

Evergreen Very long ornamental value

Growth

Medium

Care

Experienced

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 NL: Spaanse margriet
EN: African Daisies
Origin Hybrid, Africa, South