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Osteospermum ‘Soprano Light Purple’ (African Daisy)

African Daisy 'Soprano Light Purple', Cape Daisy 'Soprano Light Purple', Osteospermum 'Osjamlipur', Soprano Series

Osteospermum 'Soprano Light Purple', African Daisy 'Soprano Light Purple', Cape Daisy 'Soprano Light Purple', Soprano Series, evergreen perennial, evergreen shrub, purple flowers, lavender flowers
Osteospermum 'Soprano Light Purple', African Daisy 'Soprano Light Purple', Cape Daisy 'Soprano Light Purple', Soprano Series, evergreen perennial, evergreen shrub, purple flowers, lavender flowers

Osteospermum ‘Soprano Light Purple’ (African Daisy) is a bushy, evergreen, tender perennial with a profusion of soft lavender-purple daisy flowers adorned with sapphire blue eyes. In cool summer climates, these beautiful flowers will produce a long-lasting display from spring to frost. In hot summer climates, they will bloom their head off from spring to early summer, stop to a complete standstill during hot, dry weather until the weather turns cool again in the fall. The blossoms are borne on upright stems clad with lanceolate green leaves. Great for sunny borders and containers where the cheery blooms will bring a pleasing pop of color.

  • Grows with a mounding habit up to 8-14 in. tall (20-35 cm) and 12-14 in. wide (30-35 cm).
  • Performs best in full sun in moderately fertile, evenly moist, well-drained soils. Tolerates drought and neglect but looks better with good garden soil and irrigation. Osteospermums generally dislike hot and humid summers.
  • To be grown as annuals in areas beyond hardiness range
  • Perfect addition for beds and borders, cottage gardens, city gardens, rock gardens, Mediterranean gardens, coastal gardens or containers.
  • Deer and rabbit resistant.
  • Watch for aphids, downy mildew and verticillium wilt.
  • Tip-pinch young plants to promote bushiness. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong bloom. Propagate by softwood cuttings in late spring or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer.

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Requirements

Hardiness 10 - 11
Heat Zones 1 - 6
Climate Zones 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Compositae
Genus Osteospermum
Common names African Daisy
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 8" - 2'
(20cm - 60cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 12" - 15"
(30cm - 40cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit
Attracts Bees, Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden
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Dimorphotheca ecklonis (Cape Marguerite)
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Osteospermum ‘4D Violet Ice’ (African Daisy)
Osteospermum ‘Serenity Bronze’ (African Daisy)

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
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Requirements

Hardiness 10 - 11
Heat Zones 1 - 6
Climate Zones 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Compositae
Genus Osteospermum
Common names African Daisy
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early, Mid, Late)
Fall
Height 8" - 2'
(20cm - 60cm)
Spread 1' - 2'
(30cm - 60cm)
Spacing 12" - 15"
(30cm - 40cm)
Maintenance Low
Water Needs Low, Average
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Showy, Evergreen
Tolerance Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit
Attracts Bees, Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds And Borders, Edging, Patio And Containers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden
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