Collection: Osteospermum Plants

Osteospermum plants do best when they’re planted in the spring after the last frost has passed. They like warm temperatures and can be a bit sensitive to frost, so planting them when the weather is mild is ideal.

Osteospermum plants thrive in full sun (6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day) and well-drained soil that doesn’t get waterlogged, as this can cause root rot.

Water your osteospermums thoroughly when the top 2-3cm of soil feels dry to the touch and avoid overwatering, as this can lead to root rot. During hot, dry periods, you’ll need to water more often.

Osteospermum plants do best with regular feeding during the growing season. You can use a general purpose liquid or granular feed every 2-4 weeks or a slow-release fertiliser at the beginning of spring.

Deadheading encourages your plants to bloom continuously rather than putting their energy into seed production. To do this, pinch off the faded flowers at their base by hand or with scissors.

Osteospermum plants are often grown as annuals or short-lived perennials in the UK, especially in colder areas. In warmer parts of the UK they should survive the winter, but everywhere else they should be brought indoors over winter or wrapped/covered to protect them from the frost.