Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Osteospermum (oss-tee-oh-SPUR-mum) (Info) Cultivar: Chris Brickell
Category: Perennials
Height: 6-12 in. (15-30 cm) 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing: 15-18 in. (38-45 cm) 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Danger: N/A
Bloom Color: Magenta (Pink-Purple)
Bloom Time: Late Spring/Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer/Early Fall
Foliage: Evergreen Smooth-Textured
Other details: Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Propagation Methods: From semi-hardwood cuttings
Seed Collecting: N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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