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Osteospermums are old annual favourites for cottage-style gardens. Native to South Africa, they are tolerant of cold winters and warm summers. They form a thick green carpet and push out a mass display of colourful blooms through spring, summer and autumn. There are many hybrids available these days in a multitude of colours.
How to grow osteospermum in a garden
- Choose a well-drained spot in the garden that has full sun.
- Enrich the soil with some compost and Yates Dynamic Lifter Organic Plant Food before planting.
- Plant directly where they are to grow. They will spread over time, creating a lovely display.
- Water deeply until established and mulch with organic mulch like bark chips, woodchip or pea straw & keep damp.
- Feed regularly during the growing and flowering season with Yates Thrive Rose & Flower Granular Plant Food. TIP: For an added boost, apply Yates Thrive Roses & Flowers Liquid Plant Food.
- Pinch out spent flowers to encourage more blooms.
How to grow osteospermum in a pot
- Choose a pot that has adequate drainage holes and place it in a position that gets sun and is sheltered from strong winds. A shallow bowl is ideal, as they will fill out and spill over the edges.
- Fill the pot with Yates Premium Potting Mix.
- Plant in position and water well.
- Cover with organic mulch like bark chips, woodchip or pea straw to help retain moisture.
- Feed regularly during the growing and flowering season with Yates Thrive Roses & Flowers Liquid Plant Food. TIP: For an added boost, apply Yates Thrive Natural Fish & Seaweed+ Plant Food Concentrate.
- Remove any spent flowers to prolong the display.
Growing tips
- Apply some mulch around the base of the plants to help retain soil moisture.
- Pick blooms regularly to promote further flowering.
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Recommended products
Yates Dynamic Lifter Organic Plant Food
Releases nutrients slowly, improves the structure and moisture retention of the soil and encourages earthworms and beneficial soil micro-organisms.
Yates Thrive Rose & Flower Granular Plant Food
Specially formulated to grow all types of flowers. With high potassium for large & abundant flowers, added calcium & iron for stronger flowers.
Yates Premium Potting Mix
A premium potting mix, ideal for all potted plants and shrubs, including ornamentals, fruit trees, vegies and herbs.
Yates Thrive Roses & Flowers Liquid Plant Food
Provides your flowers & roses with the balanced nutrients they require for healthy growth and flower production.
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