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Osteospermum 'Cannington Roy' (African daisy 'Cannington Roy')
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per year
0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Osteospermum 'Cannington Roy'
Other names
African daisy 'Cannington Roy', Cape daisy 'Cannington Roy'
Genus
Osteospermum Osteospermum
Variety or Cultivar
'Cannington Roy' _ 'Cannington Roy' is a tender, compact, spreading, evergreen perennial with toothed, spoon-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves and, from early summer into autumn, lilac-pink flowers with dark purple centres.
Osteospermum 'Cannington Roy' is: Evergreen
Habit
Spreading, Compact, Bushy
Flower
Lilac-pink in Summer; Lilac-pink in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
Verticillium wilt Verticillium wilt
General care
Pruning
Cut back in spring.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Osteospermum 'Cannington Roy' (African daisy 'Cannington Roy') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Mediterranean
Cultivation
Requires well-drained soil in full sun to flower well. In areas prone to frost, overwinter cuttings under glass.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Osteospermum 'Cannington Roy'
Other names
African daisy 'Cannington Roy', Cape daisy 'Cannington Roy'
Genus
Osteospermum Osteospermum
Variety or Cultivar
'Cannington Roy' _ 'Cannington Roy' is a tender, compact, spreading, evergreen perennial with toothed, spoon-shaped, glossy, dark green leaves and, from early summer into autumn, lilac-pink flowers with dark purple centres.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Spreading, Compact, Bushy
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Colour
Flower
Lilac-pink in Summer; Lilac-pink in Autumn
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut back in spring.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Osteospermum 'Cannington Roy' (African daisy 'Cannington Roy') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, City, Coastal, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Gravel, Mediterranean
Cultivation
Requires well-drained soil in full sun to flower well. In areas prone to frost, overwinter cuttings under glass.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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| Aspect: | South, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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