Asti™ Purple Osteospermum Plant

Description

Asti™ Purple Osteospermum Plant will add regal color to your garden in shades from maroon to intense purple, with 2-inch blossoms having rich, dark eyes and tightly spaced, deeply veined petals. Combine with other African Daisies or mix ’em up in your planters and flower beds. The dark eye of this Cape Daisy is rimmed with gold, a little flourish that makes this one special.

Planting Instructions:

• – Plant in spring after the last frost date

Soil Preparation:

• – Ideal soil pH: 6.0-7.0

Watering Specifics:

• – Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry
• – Once established, Osteospermum is relatively drought-tolerant

Fertilizer Type:

• – Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in spring
• – Apply a water-soluble fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season

Pruning and Training:

• – Pinch back growing tips early in the season to encourage bushier growth
• – Deadhead spent blooms to promote continuous flowering

Additional Pest Management:

• – Watch for common pests like aphids, whiteflies, and spider mites

Blooming Indicators:

• – Blooms from spring through fall, with peak flowering in cooler temperatures

Light Requirements:

• – Prefers full sun
• – Can tolerate partial shade, but flowering may be reduced

Temperature Tolerance:

• – Can tolerate light frost but not prolonged freezing temperatures
• – Flowering may slow or stop during periods of extreme heat

Companion Plants for Osteospermum:

• – Verbena: Their clusters of small flowers contrast nicely with Osteospermum’s larger blooms
• – Lobelia: The delicate flowers and trailing habit of Lobelia complement Osteospermum well
• – Heliotrope: Their fragrant, deep purple flowers provide a nice contrast to Osteospermum
• – Diascia: These plants offer similar growing conditions and complementary flower shapes
• – Argyranthemum: Another daisy-like plant that pairs well with Osteospermum for a cohesive look