Osteospermum jucundum 'Jackarandum' - Photograph copyright RHS Recent years have seen the introduction of many new cultivars of these attractive and free-flowering plants, derived from a number of South African species.
RHS trials
A trial of Osteospermum cultivars was completed in 1996. Out of 39 cultivars, 14 were judged to merit the Award of Garden Merit, either as subjects for summer bedding, or in the case of hardier sorts, for permanent plantings. In addition, descriptions and an identification key were prepared.
Osteospermum: key and descriptions
Further reading
This is just one topic covered by the Society's monthly journal for Members, The Garden, and a recent article of interest is listed below.
Cheek, Roy (1997, July). Osteospermum. The Garden 122(7): 506-511. A report on the Trial.
Miller, D. 1997. Letters: Osteospermum 'White Pim'. The Garden (RHS) 122(8): 599.
