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deep purple African daisy

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O. ecklonis is an erect or spreading evergreen shrub or subshrub, up to 1m high, with aromatic grey-green leaves, up to 10cm long, which may be linear-oblong, elliptic or lance-shaped, and entire, partly or wholly toothed, and flowerheads, 5-8cm across, with dark blue disc florets and ray florets which are white above and indigo below, throughout the summer

Scientific classification

Species: deep purple African daisy (Osteospermum ecklonis)
Genus: Osteospermum
Family: Asteraceae

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Toxicity: Shrubs
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen
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Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of deep purple African daisy

Distribution map

Eastern Cape

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of deep purple African daisy

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deep purple African daisy care guide

Water moderately, allowing slight drying between waterings
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Water moderately, allowing slight drying between waterings

Fertilizing

Light flowering feed during spring and summer

Pruning

No pruning required, but deadheading will prolong flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown at 18°C in spring; by softwood cuttings in late spring; or by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer

Growing

Grow in light, moderately fertile, very well-drained soil in a warm site in full sun with shelter from cold winds; in frost-prone climates, propagate reserve plants every year, and overwinter young plants in frost-free conditions

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