Osteospermum 3D Purple

Common Name:
African Daisy '3D Purple'

Description:
African Daisy '3D Purple' (Osteospermum '3D Purple') is a bold and beautifully structured perennial known for its unique, long-lasting double blooms. Part of the 3D series, this variety features rich violet-purple outer petals surrounding a dense dome of darker purple tubular florets, creating a standout layered effect. Unlike traditional Osteospermums, the flowers remain open day and night, offering uninterrupted colour throughout the growing season. Flowering from early spring through to late autumn, ‘3D Purple’ thrives in Melbourne’s sunny gardens, performing well in full sun and free-draining soil. It is drought-tolerant once established, and its compact, mounded habit makes it ideal for borders, pots, mass planting, and mixed garden beds. With minimal maintenance required and excellent flower coverage, this vibrant variety brings consistent colour, pollinator activity, and a refined form to both formal and informal landscapes.

Form:
Shrub - Small
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 0.3–0.4 m
Width: 0.4–0.5 m

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Violet-purple outer petals
Deep purple central dome

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Bee Attracting
Low Maintenance
Long Flowering
Foliage Interest
Perennial (often treated as an annual in cooler areas)

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and pets.

Companion Plants:
Calibrachoa ‘Superbells Plum’
Salvia ‘So Cool Purple’
Verbena ‘Quartz Burgundy’
Lobelia ‘Midnight Blue’
Petunia ‘Storm Blue’
Scaevola ‘Purple Fanfare’