Daisy - Dandenong Daisy™ Mauve

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Daisy - Dandenong Daisy™ Mauve

The Daisy Dandenong Daisy ™ Mauve, 'Osteospermum hybrid', a Proven Selections plant, originates from Australia's Dandenong Mountain Range. Dandenong daisy's are a unique series of long-blooming Osteos. The beautiful mauve flowers are attractive and the compact habit exhibits excellent heat-tolerance. Daisy's require a sunny spot with fertile, well-drained soil and should be kept well watered in the summer. Daisy's may be used as a cut flower and they are excellent in window boxes, pots, and rock gardens. The daisy is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds, plus they are resistant to deer. These daisys are winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-11 and they are grown as an annual in other cooler climatic zones. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage additional bloom. The deeply cut, dark green leaves are aromatic when bruised. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial. ... more info

 

Torenia - Summer Wave ® Amethyst Improved The Torenia Summer Wave ® Amethyst Improved, 'Torenia hybrid', a Proven Winners selection, has deep rich, purple burgundy-hued flowers and is a striking groundcover. Torenia hybrids are fast and easy to grow. This heat loving groundcover provides superb color even in the hottest summer months. This Torenia is a foolproof combo plant for pots and window boxes. They mix well with Sutera, Supertunias, and Symphony Osteospermums. For zones 9-11, this plant can also be a perennial.

Daisy - Dandenong Daisy™ Mauve