Osteospermum
Osteospermum
Herbaceous plant with bright daisy-like flowers. Blooms from spring to frost, highly ornamental. Ideal for flowerbeds, containers and balconies in temperate regions.
Stages of growth
Calendar in the garden
How to care
Maintain substrate moisture, but do not waterlog. Soil should be moist like a well-wrung sponge.
- •Use a light sterile substrate (peat + perlite)
- •Germination temperature 18-20°C
- •Cover container with film to retain moisture
Difficulty growing
Suitable for beginners. Minimal maintenance, error-resistant.
Growing conditions
Nice neighbors.
Soil preparation
Planting parameters
💡Preparation Tips
- •Dig the bed to a depth of 25-30 cm
- •Add compost or humus (5-10 kg per m²)
- •If necessary, adjust pH with lime or peat
Frequently asked questions(5)
Sow seeds in late February to early March. At room temperature, seeds germinate within 10-14 days. Plant in open ground in May, after the last frost date has passed.
Main reasons: insufficient light (needs at least 6-8 hours of direct sun), excess nitrogen in fertilizers (stimulates foliage), overwatering. Blooming may also be weak on very hot days or when nutrients are lacking.
Regularly remove faded flowers (deadheading) — this stimulates new bud formation. Feed with flowering plant fertilizer every 10-14 days. In dry periods, ensure regular watering.
In temperate CIS zones, osteospermum is an annual plant. In southern regions (Crimea, Caucasus, southern Moldova) it can overwinter in a protected location with light cover. For reliability, you can take cuttings in autumn and keep plants indoors.
Cut cuttings 7-10 cm long in late summer or autumn. Plant in light substrate (sand + peat), cover with film. Rooting takes 2-3 weeks at 18-20°C. Store rooted cuttings in a cool place all winter, then plant in soil in spring.
Role in the garden
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