{"product_id":"osteospermum-ecklonis-serenity-rose-magic","title":"Osteospermum ecklonis 'Serenity Rose Magic'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerenity Rose Magic African Daisy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"315\" data-end=\"338\"\u003eOsteospermum ecklonis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Serenity Rose Magic’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Asteraceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eSouth Africa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen perennial (short-lived in very hot or wet conditions)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOsteospermum ‘Serenity Rose Magic’ is a striking, colour-changing African daisy perfectly suited to Adelaide’s Mediterranean climate. Its blooms shift through shades of soft rose, apricot, blush pink and creamy tones as the flowers age, creating a multi-coloured display on a single plant. Flowering prolifically from late winter through spring, then again in autumn, it provides vibrant, low-maintenance colour for borders, cottage gardens, coastal sites and pots. Heat- and drought-tolerant once established, it thrives in full sun and free-draining soils typical of much of South Australia. Foliage is lightly fleshy and may take on subtle purple or bronze tones during cold snaps or extended dry periods. Flowers are not fragrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25–0.35 m H × 0.4–0.6 m W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20-40 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid-green, slightly fleshy leaves; may bronze or develop purple tints in cold weather or drought\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large daisy blooms that shift from soft rose\/apricot to blush pink and cream as they mature; main flush late winter–spring with repeat flowering in autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fragrant — flowers have virtually no scent\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long flowering season in late winter–spring and again in autumn; evergreen or semi-evergreen foliage offers year-round structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent for bees, butterflies and hoverflies, providing nectar throughout flowering cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought- and heat-tolerant once established; wind- and coastal-tolerant; light frost hardy; dislikes heavy, wet clay or humid conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–6 plants per m² for full cover; 30–40 cm apart for edging or pot use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-toxic to cats and dogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun essential for strongest colour and heaviest flowering; tolerates slight afternoon shade inland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining sandy or loamy soils; avoid chronically wet or heavy clay without amendment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. 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Heat-tolerant, drought-resilient and long-flowering, it delivers dependable beauty from late winter through autumn — perfect for SA gardeners wanting soft, romantic colour in a tough, easy-care plant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":48595832996092,"sku":"OSTE-ECKL-SERE-ROSE-140MM","price":12.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/0steospermum-ecklonis-serenity-rose-magic-african-daisy-140mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1765450172","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/osteospermum-ecklonis-serenity-rose-magic","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}