{"product_id":"osteospermum-summersmile-cardinal-3-plug-plants","title":"Osteospermum SummerSmile® ‘Cardinal’ – 3 Plug Plants - FREE P\u0026P","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinuing the success of the Proven Winners® \u003cstrong\u003eSummerSmile®\u003c\/strong\u003e collection, \u003cstrong\u003e‘Cardinal’\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact, sun‑loving osteospermum that delivers exceptional colour and garden performance. The flowers emerge deep burgundy, then evolve through layers of rich pink, lilac, soft blush and even subtle orange tones as they age, giving a constantly changing display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety is more of a \u003cstrong\u003eground‑hugger than others in the series\u003c\/strong\u003e, forming a low, spreading plant that’s ideal for edging, containers, baskets, and filling gaps at the front of sunny borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"specs\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_title\"\u003eJumbo Plug:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_text\"\u003e- Approx 5 cm \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_title\"\u003ePosition:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_text\"\u003e- Full sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_title\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_text\"\u003e- Moist and well-draining soil \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_title\"\u003eHeight x Spread:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_text\"\u003e- 35 cm x 45 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_title\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_text\"\u003e- May - October\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_title\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"td_text\"\u003e- Half Hardy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied as \u003cstrong\u003e3 strong plug plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProven Winners® \u003cstrong\u003eSummerSmile® series\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnique colour‑changing blooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, low‑growing, spreading habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent sun tolerance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong flowering season with minimal maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tender perennial (usually grown as an annual in the UK)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 15–25cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 30–40cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring through summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free‑draining soil or compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Advice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot on soon after arrival and grow on in a bright, frost‑free position. Harden off gradually before planting outside once all risk of frost has passed. Osteospermums thrive in sunny positions with good drainage. Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatio pots and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanging baskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront of borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePath edging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow, colourful groundcover in sunny areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You’ll Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 plug plants\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplied without pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrown and packed with care by Dartana Plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully packaged for safe delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShort Description (Collections \u0026amp; Mobile)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact osteospermum with colour‑changing blooms from burgundy to pink and lilac. 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