{"product_id":"osteospermum-erato-double-white-blush-african-daisy-british-grown","title":"Osteospermum ‘Erato Double White Blush’ - African Daisy - British Grown","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWith its velvety purple daisy-like flowers and dark central disc, \u003ci\u003eOsteospermum\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Erato Double White Blush’ brings rich colour and reliable blooms from late spring through to autumn. Part of the Erato series, this compact and well-branched cultivar is bred for prolific flowering and uniform shape, making it ideal for containers, sunny borders, and seasonal displays. The flowers close at night and on cloudy days, then reopen to greet the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOsteospermum ‘Erato Double White Blush’\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, commonly known as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAfrican Daisy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, adds dramatic depth to plantings with its saturated purple tones and contrasting eye. Though tender, it’s often grown as a summer bedding plant in UK gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" dir=\"ltr\" border=\"1\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" style=\"width: 100.087%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol width=\"97\" style=\"width: 16.8111%;\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"92\" style=\"width: 15.9445%;\"\u003e \u003ccol width=\"178\" style=\"width: 30.8492%;\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Perennial\"}' style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTender Perennial (grown as annual)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flower: clustered flowers on taller stems\"}' style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCompact, Free-flowering, Drought Tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flowers June to August\"}' style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e May – October\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e May – First Frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eOsteospermum\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Erato Double White Blush’ (\u003ci\u003eOsteospermum\u003c\/i\u003e = Greek for “bone seed”)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSynonyms\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAfrican Daisy, Cape Daisy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eOsteospermum, African Daisy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eHybrid cultivar – original species native to South Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDeadhead regularly to encourage continuous flowering. Pinching out growing tips early in the season helps develop a bushier habit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNectar-rich flowers are visited by bees and other daytime pollinators while open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNeeds a full sun position to thrive and flower well. Ideal for pots, window boxes, and bedding in sheltered, sunny gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWater moderately – let the top layer of compost dry out between waterings. Avoid soggy conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFree-draining soil is essential. Suitable for sandy or loam-based compost in containers or raised beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed every 2–3 weeks during the growing season with a balanced liquid fertiliser to keep flowers coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic to pets and people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIf overwintering, take cuttings or move to a frost-free greenhouse before the first frost. 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