Osteospermum 'Akila Purple' (Akila Series)

African daisy

Eventual height & spread

Osteospermum 'Akila Purple' (Akila Series)

African daisy

  • 2 + 1 FREE 9cm pots
  • £13.98 £20.97
  • available to order from late spring
  • 9cm pot
  • £6.99
  • available to order from late spring
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  • Standard £5.95
  • Position: full sun
  • Soil: moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil (or peat-free, general-purpose compost for containers)
  • Rate of growth: average
  • Flowering period: June to September
  • Hardiness: half hardy (will need winter protection)


‘Akila Purple’ is a stunning, purple-flowered, compact bedding and container plant that will bloom with bright, large flowers through the summer. Typically flowering non-stop for several months, it's great for providing lots of low-maintenance colour.


  • Garden care:
    Avoid poorly-drained winter poorly-drained, wet ground conditions prone to waterlogging and protect plants in very cold areas. Regular dead heading will help to encourage more flowers to form and prolong the display.
    • Pets: Harmful if eaten