Osteospermum fruticosum 'Sparkler'
Sparkler Freeway Daisy
Description
Osteospermum 'Sparkler' is a shrubby perennial, but treated as a summer annual in some areas. Profusioin of daisy-like flowers open only in sunlight. Medium green, narrowish oval leaves are smooth edged or with a few large teeth.
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Lavender, Pink
Flower Season
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Parking Strip
Special Uses
Filler, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.