{"product_id":"spider-purple-cape-daisy-osteospermum-ecklonis-spider-purple","title":"Spider Purple Cape Daisy - Osteospermum ecklonis 'Spider Purple'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpider Purple Cape Daisy (\u003cem\u003eOsteospermum ecklonis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Spider Purple') is a low, spreading daisy from southern Africa that grows about 30cm tall and 50cm wide. Its purple flowers have rolled petals that look like the spokes of a wheel or a spider's legs, and it flowers again and again over a long season. It thrives in full sun, in the garden or in a pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePinwheel flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The petals are rolled into narrow spokes, so the purple blooms look quite different from an ordinary daisy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long, repeating season.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a repeat flowerer, and feeding and watering while in flower, plus removing spent blooms, keeps it going.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnfussy about soil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates most soils and conditions, including coastal sites and alkaline ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it copes with dry spells, which makes it a sensible choice for sunny, exposed spots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e At about 30cm by 50cm it suits rockeries, borders, window boxes and containers.\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 40cm apart in a sunny bed for a continuous sweep of purple. The low plants knit together within a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e The spreading habit softens rock edges and fills the front of a sunny border, where the unusual flowers can be seen up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and window boxes.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows happily in containers. Use a free-draining potting mix, place it in the sunniest spot you have, and give it a regular drink while it is flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Spider Purple Cape Daisy in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in a full sun position. It thrives in warmth and sunshine and suits subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens. It needs protection from frost, so in colder districts grow it in a pot that can be moved to shelter.\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 soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks. While it is in flower, feed and water regularly to keep the blooms coming, then ease off in cool weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flowers regularly. This encourages a longer flowering season and keeps the plant looking fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Spider Purple as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the tube shows as sold out, the grower has none at the moment, and the notify button on the page emails you the day it is back. Expect a small plant that begins flowering as it fills out in warm weather.\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\"\u003eAll our cape daisies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003ePlants for mass planting\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=\"\/blogs\/blog\/creating-a-beautiful-cottage-garden-in-australia-insiders-guide\"\u003eCreating a cottage garden in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the petals rolled?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the cultivar's trademark. The rolled petals make each bloom look like a wheel or a spider's legs, which is where the name comes from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it like frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Protect it from frost, and in cold districts keep it in a pot that can be moved under cover over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow near the coast?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It tolerates coastal conditions and alkaline soil, as long as the ground drains freely and the position is sunny.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790862188863,"sku":"OST-ECK-SPIDER-tube","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790862221631,"sku":"OST-ECK-SPIDER-140MM-P10","price":203.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/spider-purple-cape-daisy-osteospermum-ecklonis-spider-purple.jpg?v=1792209857","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/spider-purple-cape-daisy-osteospermum-ecklonis-spider-purple","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}