Cape daisy 'Asti Purple'

Osteospermum

How to grow Cape daisy 'Asti Purple'

  • Full Sun

  • Medium

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Asti Purple is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures. Asti Purple needs a potting mix, loamy and sandy soil with a ph of 5.6 to 6.5 (weakly acidic soil).

Growing Asti Purple from seed

Try to aim for a seed spacing of at least 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) and sow at a depth of around 0.04 inches (0.1 cm). Soil temperature should be kept higher than 18°C / 64°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Asti Purple about 56 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Asti Purple

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Asti Purple is a half hardy plant.

Harvesting Asti Purple

Other Names for Cape daisy 'Asti Purple'

Cape Daisy