{"product_id":"osteospermum-tradewinds-yellow-imp-african-daisy-british-grown","title":"Osteospermum 'Tradewinds Yellow Imp' - African Daisy - British Grown","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis bright and cheerful daisy-like plant is a reliable performer, producing vivid yellow blooms with a dark central eye throughout the summer and into early autumn. \u003ci\u003eOsteospermum\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTradewinds Yellow Improved\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a compact, bushy variety perfect for pots, containers, and sunny borders. It’s bred for better branching and flower production, with blooms that close at night and reopen each morning in the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOsteospermum Tradewinds Yellow Imp.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, commonly known as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCape Daisy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e or \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAfrican Daisy\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, is an easygoing, sun-loving plant that brings a pop of sunshine to any garden setting. Although technically a tender perennial, it’s often grown as an annual in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.087%; height: 19.5938px;\" data-sheets-root=\"1\" border=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xhtml\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 16.8111%;\" width=\"97\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 15.9445%;\" width=\"92\"\u003e \u003ccol style=\"width: 30.8492%;\" width=\"178\"\u003e \u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Perennial\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTender Perennial (grown as annual)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flower: clustered flowers on taller stems\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCompact, Free-flowering, Drought Tolerant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.5938px;\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Flowers June to August\"}'\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e May – October\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e May – First Frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eOsteospermum\u003c\/i\u003e ‘Tradewinds Yellow Improved’ (\u003ci\u003eOsteospermum\u003c\/i\u003e = “bone seed” in Greek, referencing the hard seed coat)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSynonyms\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eCape Daisy, African Daisy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eOsteospermum, Cape Daisy, African Daisy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNative species from South Africa; this is a cultivated variety bred for improved flowering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePruning Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eDeadhead regularly to encourage fresh blooms and prevent legginess. Pinch out growing tips early in the season to promote bushiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife Value\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eModerately attractive to bees and other pollinators during daylight hours when the flowers are open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePositioning\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eRequires full sun to flower well. Ideal for pots, window boxes, and front-of-border planting in warm, sunny spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eModerate watering – allow the top of the compost to dry out between waterings. More drought-tolerant once established. Avoid overwatering in cool weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWell-draining soil is key. Performs well in containers or sandy\/loamy beds. Avoid heavy or waterlogged soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed every 2–3 weeks with a balanced liquid fertiliser during the flowering season to encourage blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eNon-toxic to pets and people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eTo keep blooms coming, place in the sunniest spot possible and deadhead often. In milder areas, you can try overwintering in a frost-free greenhouse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"13cm","offer_id":56301358547325,"sku":"3013074480571","price":7.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/osteospermum-tradewinds-yellow-imp-african-daisy-british-grown-8587047.jpg?v=1751064659","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.pro\/products\/osteospermum-tradewinds-yellow-imp-african-daisy-british-grown","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}