Osteospermum 'Sunny Philip'

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OsteospermumPerennialFamily: Asteraceae

Flower colour:

Purple

White

Foliage colour:

Green

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Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Middle

Soil

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Formerly known as Dimorphotheca, Osteospermum was raised for many years annually from seed as a half-hardy annual, and it is still worth sowing some mixtures for choosing good forms to keep going from cuttings. Many named cultivars have been developed since then, and have become popular for summer bedding, especially in containers in warm sunny sites.

Osteospermum 'Sunny Philip' produces flat, white, spatula-shaped petals which fold midway to reveal the contrasting purple underside. It's perfect for growing in a mixed, sunny border and makes an interesting cut flower.

Grow Osteospermum 'Sunny Philip' in fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. A tender perennial, grow it as an annual or move pots indoors in autumn to overwinter.

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Osteospermum ‘Sunny philip’ and wildlife

Osteospermum ‘Sunny philip’ is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths

Butterflies/​Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Osteospermum ‘Sunny philip’ poisonous?

Osteospermum ‘Sunny philip’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People

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