You Garden Osteospermum 'akila Berries And Cream' - Set of 12 Plug Plants

You should pot up the plug plants upon arrival and grow them on indoors or in a greenhouse. Plant them outside only when all risk of frost has passed, typically from late spring onwards.

Water regularly, especially during warm weather and dry spells, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings.

Yes, feeding with a balanced liquid fertilizer every 4-6 weeks during the growing season will help promote healthy growth and abundant blooms.

Absolutely. They are well-suited for containers, window boxes, and hanging baskets, provided the pots have drainage holes.

Osteospermum 'Akila Berries and Cream' are classified as half-hardy. In milder climates, they may survive winter with protection, but in colder regions, they are often treated as annuals.

They typically reach a maximum height and spread of around 50cm (approximately 20 inches).

Ensure they are planted in a full sun location, as insufficient sunlight is a common reason for poor flowering. Regular deadheading of spent blooms also encourages more flowers to form.

Gently water the plugs immediately upon arrival and place them in a shaded, cool spot for a few hours to recover before potting them up.

Ensure plants were properly hardened off before transplanting and that the soil is well-drained and receives adequate sunlight. Avoid planting before the last frost.

Confirm the plants are in a sufficiently sunny location. Regularly deadhead spent blooms to encourage new flower production.

This can be due to overwatering or poor drainage. Check soil moisture and ensure pots/beds have adequate drainage holes. If the soil is waterlogged, repot into fresh, well-draining compost.