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Osteospermum 'Nairobi Purple' (African daisy 'Nairobi Purple')
2 hours care
per year
per year
0.2m
Max height
Max height
0.9m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Osteospermum 'Nairobi Purple'
Other names
African daisy 'Nairobi Purple', Cape daisy 'Nairobi Purple', Osteospermum 'Peggyi', Osteospermum 'Port Wine', Osteospermum 'Wine Purple', Osteospermum 'Tresco Purple', Osteospermum 'Tresco Peggy', Osteospermum 'African Queen'
Genus
Osteospermum Osteospermum
Variety or Cultivar
'Nairobi Purple' _ 'Nairobi Purple' is a compact, spreading, borderline hardy, evergreen perennial or subshrub with aromatic, toothed, ovate to spoon-shaped, bright green leaves and daisy-like, deep magenta flowers from early summer into autumn.
Osteospermum 'Nairobi Purple' is: Evergreen
Habit
Spreading, Compact
Flower
Magenta in Summer; Magenta in Autumn
Foliage
Bright-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. Divide in autumn or spring.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Division, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Osteospermum 'Nairobi Purple' (African daisy 'Nairobi Purple') will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.9m 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. Protect with a dry winter mulch in cold areas. 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)
Companion plants
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Botanical name
Osteospermum 'Nairobi Purple'
Other names
African daisy 'Nairobi Purple', Cape daisy 'Nairobi Purple', Osteospermum 'Peggyi', Osteospermum 'Port Wine', Osteospermum 'Wine Purple', Osteospermum 'Tresco Purple', Osteospermum 'Tresco Peggy', Osteospermum 'African Queen'
Genus
Osteospermum Osteospermum
Variety or Cultivar
'Nairobi Purple' _ 'Nairobi Purple' is a compact, spreading, borderline hardy, evergreen perennial or subshrub with aromatic, toothed, ovate to spoon-shaped, bright green leaves and daisy-like, deep magenta flowers from early summer into autumn.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Spreading, Compact
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Colour
Flower
Magenta in Summer; Magenta in Autumn
Foliage
Bright-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
Cut back in spring. Divide in autumn or spring.
Propagation methods
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Division, Softwood cuttings
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Where to grow
Osteospermum 'Nairobi Purple' (African daisy 'Nairobi Purple') will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.9m 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. Protect with a dry winter mulch in cold areas. 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 10, Zone 9, Zone 8
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