{"product_id":"serenity-sunset-cape-daisy-osteospermum-serenity-sunset","title":"Serenity Sunset Cape Daisy - Osteospermum 'Serenity Sunset'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSerenity Sunset Cape Daisy (\u003cem\u003eOsteospermum\u003c\/em\u003e 'Serenity Sunset') is a low, spreading perennial, about 50cm tall and 60cm wide, with daisy flowers in a soft pink-tan shade. The colour blends pink, peach and tan, and it shifts as each flower ages. It flowers heavily in spring and again in autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA sunset in every flower.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pink, peach and tan blend on each daisy, and the colour changes as the flower ages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo heavy flushes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowering is heaviest in spring and again in autumn, with flowers continuing through summer in a good position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost and drought hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is described as hardy to both frost and drought, and it tolerates coastal and alkaline soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growing.\u003c\/strong\u003e A low, spreading habit fills gaps quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePots and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a good choice for sunny pots, decks and the front of a border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart in a sunny bed for a broad, low drift. The plants spread to about 60cm and merge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots on patios and decks.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large pot in full sun shows off the blended colours at close range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use it at the front of a border, where you can enjoy the long flowering season. Pair it with silver or blue-grey foliage so the soft peach tones stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Serenity Sunset Cape Daisy in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It is described as frost and drought hardy, so it suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, and seaside positions too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining soil rich in organic matter. It tolerates most soil types and planting conditions, including coastal and alkaline soil. Drainage matters more than richness, and a layer of mulch keeps the roots cool through summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly for the first 12 weeks while it establishes. Once settled it copes with dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flowers regularly to encourage a longer flowering season. In pots, use a free-draining potting mix and feed regularly while it flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Serenity Sunset Cape Daisy as tube stock. A tube is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and it is the economical way to plant a drift. It travels upright, settles within a few weeks in warm weather, then spreads into a low mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/osteospermum\"\u003eBrowse our cape daisy and osteospermum range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003ePlants for coastal areas\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eRockery plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does the colour change?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach daisy shows a pink-peach-tan blend that shifts as the flower ages. That changing colour is the sunset effect in the name, and because young and older flowers sit side by side, the plant carries a mix of tones at any one time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it cope with frost and drought?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is described as frost and drought hardy once established. Mulch it well and water while it settles in during its first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it good by the sea?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It tolerates coastal and alkaline soil, so it works in sunny seaside gardens. Give it free-draining soil and full sun, and mulch around young plants to hold moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789620085055,"sku":"OST-HYB-SERENI-tube","price":13.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/serenity-sunset-cape-daisy-osteospermum-serenity-sunset.jpg?v=1792191204","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/serenity-sunset-cape-daisy-osteospermum-serenity-sunset","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}