{"product_id":"osteospermum-ecklonis-serenity-white","title":"Osteospermum ecklonis 'Serenity White'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSerenity White African Daisy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"346\"\u003eOsteospermum ecklonis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Serenity White’\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 areas)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA bright, high-impact African daisy ideally suited to Adelaide’s Mediterranean climate, Osteospermum ‘Serenity White’ produces masses of clean white blooms with soft creamy or pale lemon tones as they age, often with a contrasting dark or golden central eye. Flowering from late winter through spring, then again in autumn, it provides crisp, luminous colour that stands out in sunny borders, cottage gardens, coastal sites and pots. Compact, drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established, it performs reliably in South Australia’s dry summers when grown in free-draining soil. Foliage is mid-green and lightly fleshy, and may develop faint bronze or purple tints during cold weather or drought. 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, lightly fleshy leaves; subtle purple or bronze tints may appear in cold or dry conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright white daisy blooms with subtle cream\/pale yellow ageing tones and a contrasting dark eye; main flush late winter–spring with repeat bloom in autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not considered fragrant — flowers have no noticeable scent\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long flowering season in spring and autumn; evergreen or semi-evergreen foliage with seasonal tint changes in cooler weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attracts bees, butterflies, hoverflies and other pollinators throughout flowering periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought- and heat-tolerant once established; coastal- and wind-tolerant; light frost hardy; requires free-draining soil and low humidity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–6 plants per m² for dense cover; 30–40 cm spacing for edging or pots\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 is essential for strongest colour and continuous flowering; tolerates slight afternoon shade in very hot inland areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free-draining sandy or loamy soils; avoid areas that stay wet or heavy clay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 10–14 days in summer; monthly in winter if dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flowers to prolong display; lightly trim after main flush; avoid high-nitrogen fertilisers which suppress blooming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–8 years in well-drained conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excellent for Mediterranean and temperate SA — Adelaide Plains, Fleurieu, Yorke Peninsula, coastal suburbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral to slightly alkaline soils preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoastal and beachside gardens where salt, wind and sandy soils challenge other perennials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRock gardens and path edges for bright, low-water colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixed borders with Salvia, Lavender, Gazania, Leucophyta and other heat-loving perennials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainers and courtyard pots for crisp, long-season colour with minimal upkeep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Serenity White’ thrives in Adelaide’s warm, dry climate, offering a long season of crisp, luminous blooms that brighten the garden from late winter through autumn. 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