{"product_id":"osteospermum-seeds","title":"Osteospermum, Dimorphotheca Mixed Color - Flower Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eOsteospermum, Dimorphotheca Mixed Color - Flower Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun for best flowering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; allow topsoil to dry between waterings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight, well-drained soil with compost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBalanced liquid feed every 2-3 weeks during flowering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Grown purely as an \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;ornamental\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; for vibrant winter colour in beds, borders, pots and hanging baskets; the blooms also attract bees and butterflies.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Surface-sow or barely cover the fine seed (\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;3-4 mm deep\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt;) in seed trays; germination takes \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;7-14 days\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; at 18-20°C. Transplant seedlings 25-30 cm apart once they have 4-5 true leaves. Pinch tips early to encourage bushiness and deadhead spent flowers regularly. Plants begin blooming roughly \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;10-12 weeks\u0026lt;\/strong\u0026gt; from sowing and flower through the cool months.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the best time to sow Osteospermum in India?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSow from September to November as temperatures cool. It performs best in the bright, mild winter and early spring across most of India.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill Osteospermum flower well in containers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it flowers freely in pots and hanging baskets given full sun, well-drained soil and regular deadheading to keep new buds coming.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51051325194486,"sku":"SED-FLW-OSTEOSPERMUM-001","price":74.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/nurserylive-seeds-osteospermum-dimorphotheca-mixed-color-flower-seeds-16969151643788.jpg?v=1782713581","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/osteospermum-seeds","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}