Osteospermum Lazy Daisy Magenta shades

Common Name:
Cape Daisy 'Lazy Daisy Magenta'

Description:
Osteospermum 'Lazy Daisy Magenta' is a compact, evergreen perennial celebrated for its vibrant magenta-pink daisy-like flowers that bloom profusely from early spring through to late autumn. The striking blooms are complemented by mid-green, pointed foliage, forming a neat, mounded habit. Thriving in Melbourne's climate, this variety prefers full sun to part shade and well-drained sandy or loamy soils enriched with compost. Once established, it exhibits excellent drought tolerance, making it ideal for waterwise gardens. Regular deadheading encourages continuous flowering, and a light prune after the main flowering period helps maintain its compact shape. 'Lazy Daisy Magenta' is perfect for borders, mass plantings, containers, and cottage-style gardens, adding a splash of vibrant colour and attracting pollinators throughout the growing season.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

• Ground Cover

Mature Size:

• Height: 30–45 cm

• Width: 30–45 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Magenta

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Drought Tolerant

• Bee Attracting

• Perennial

• Evergreen

• Low Maintenance

• Suitable for Coastal Gardens

Toxicity:
Not known to be toxic to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:

• Salvia

• Verbena

• Gaura

• Echinacea

• Sedum