My Osteospermum has survived through one of our coldest winters for some time. It grows in poor dry soil and gets no attention except for an occasional prune if it over spreads its welcome.

If I gave it TLC like I did to my various Cystus then I may be reporting yet another fatality.

The BBC recommend Osteospermum jucundum a variety with an RHS AGM (that is enough initials for now ed.)

I can’t do better than the Osteospermum website for more information.

A blaze of annual colour is available from Thompson Morgan

See also Gardeners tips