Keeping your Osteos Healthy

Since we had a big sale on Osteos earlier in the season and sold more than I could count I thought it might be a good idea to post some tips.

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Osteospermum, otherwise know as Osteos or African daisies are always a popular choice for your containers or in your garden. They are really easy to care for and bloom from May through fall.

They require Full Sun to Partial Shade and mature to approximately 12 - 36" in height and 12 - 24" in width. They will bloom much more in Full Sun however do like some shade in the really hot weather.

Most Osteos prefer acidic soil but also do extremely well with soil such as Miracle Grow Expand 'N Grow.

Maintaining your plants is very easy actually. Once established, they do become drought resistant however do require a good watering at least once a week. You will notice they will go dormant if we experience a very hot and dry summer. But so far it's been pretty wet so I don't think you have to worry too much about that.

No need to deadhead unless you want to.

Did you plant any of the Osteos in your front garden? If you did send in a picture and get entered into our Fabulous Front Yards Contest - you might even win a $500 gift certificate to the Glasshouse Nursery.

I hope this helps.

Thanks, Glenn