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Osteospermum 'Asti Purple'

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Osteospermum 'Asti Purple' is a vibrant flowering perennial admired for its masses of rich purple daisy like blooms with contrasting dark centres. This compact and free flowering plant delivers long lasting colour through spring, summer, and autumn, making it a standout choice for gardens throughout New Zealand. Its tidy bushy growth habit makes it ideal for borders, containers, rockeries, and mass planting displays. Osteospermum 'Asti Purple' is easy to grow, drought tolerant once established, and perfect for bright low maintenance garden designs.

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Suited to regions:Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:Perennials
Height:40 cm
Spread:50 cm
Flowering time:Spring, Summer
Tolerances:
Garden uses:Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Pool areas
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known as
Sku12076

How to grow Osteospermum 'Asti Purple' in NZ

Osteospermum 'Asti Purple' grows best in full sun with well drained soil and good airflow. Choose a bright open position to encourage strong flowering and compact healthy growth. Water regularly during establishment, then only occasionally once plants are established and drought tolerant. Adding compost to the soil at planting time improves soil structure and moisture retention. Applying mulch around the base helps conserve moisture and suppress weeds while keeping plants tidy and healthy throughout the growing season.

Osteospermum 'Asti Purple' care tips

Osteospermum 'Asti Purple' is low maintenance and benefits from regular deadheading to encourage continuous flowering through the warmer months. Light trimming after heavy flowering helps maintain a compact bushy shape and promotes fresh new growth. Feed with a balanced garden fertiliser during spring and summer to support vigorous flowering and healthy foliage. Water during prolonged dry periods, especially for container grown plants. Remove damaged or spent stems as needed to keep plants looking fresh and attractive.

Osteospermum 'Asti Purple' size, spacing, and growth rate

Osteospermum 'Asti Purple' typically grows to around 30 to 40 cm tall and spreads up to 40 to 50 cm wide with a naturally compact mounding habit. It has a moderate to fast growth rate and quickly forms a colourful flowering display in suitable conditions. For borders or mass planting, space plants approximately 30 cm to 40 cm apart to allow healthy airflow and full coverage over time. Regular trimming encourages denser growth and prolonged flowering performance.

Landscaping uses for Osteospermum 'Asti Purple'

Osteospermum 'Asti Purple' is perfect for adding vibrant colour, texture, and long lasting flowers to garden spaces. It works beautifully in borders, cottage gardens, rockeries, containers, and mass planting schemes where the rich purple blooms create bold seasonal impact. This flowering perennial pairs attractively with lavender, salvias, grasses, and other sun loving plants in layered garden designs. Its drought tolerance makes it especially useful for low maintenance and coastal gardens.

Why buy Osteospermum 'Asti Purple' from The Plant Company?

The Plant Company supplies premium quality Osteospermum 'Asti Purple' plants that are healthy, vigorous, and ready to thrive in New Zealand gardens. Our experienced team carefully grows and selects plants to ensure strong growth, excellent flowering, and reliable establishment. We provide expert growing advice, fast nationwide delivery, and a wide selection of premium perennials suited to local conditions. As NZ’s most trusted plant nursery, The Plant Company is committed to helping customers create colourful outdoor spaces with outstanding plants and dependable customer service.

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5 from 1 customers
Komal Parbhu - Wellington

Great pop of colour!

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