Osteospermum ecklonis Akila Lavender Shades

Common Name:
Osteospermum 'Akila Lavender Shades'

Description:
Osteospermum 'Akila Lavender Shades' is a compact and floriferous African Daisy variety, prized for its stunning lavender-hued flowers. The blooms range from soft lilac to deeper purple tones, with a dark purple centre that enhances their beauty. Flowering prolifically from spring through autumn, this variety thrives in full sun and well-draining soil. Heat and drought-tolerant once established, 'Akila Lavender Shades' is an excellent low-maintenance choice for garden beds, borders, rockeries, and pots. It attracts bees and butterflies, adding life to the garden, while regular deadheading encourages prolonged blooming.

Form:

• Shrub - Small

Mature Size:

• Height: 30 cm – 40 cm
• Width: 40 cm – 60 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Lavender
• Purple

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Drought Tolerant
• Bee Attracting
• Perennial (in mild climates)
• Herbaceous

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Lavandula (Lavender)
• Echinacea (Coneflower)
• Salvia spp.
• Verbena spp.
• Gaillardia (Blanket Flower)