What will I receive when I order?

You'll receive the item listed on this page, carefully packed to protect it in transit. If it's a live plant, it's supplied as a young, healthy plant ready to pot on or plant out after hardening off.

Are your plants suitable for beginners?

Yes. We choose strong stock and provide clear growing guidance so beginners can get great results. If you're unsure where to start, choose an easy-care variety and follow the basic potting and watering steps.

How quickly do you dispatch orders?

Orders are packed and dispatched as quickly as possible, with live plants prioritised for freshness. Dispatch speed can vary with weather conditions to protect plant quality.

How are live plants packaged for delivery?

Live plants are packed to reduce movement and prevent damage, with protection around the root area and foliage where needed. This helps them arrive in the best condition possible.

What should I do when my plants arrive?

Unpack straight away, check moisture, and place plants somewhere bright and sheltered. If they're young plants, pot them on if needed and harden them off before planting outside.

Can I order more than one item and combine postage?

Yes. Ordering multiple items together is a great way to build a planting scheme and usually works out more efficient than separate orders.

Do you deliver across the UK?

Yes. We ship within the UK. If your area has specific delivery restrictions for live plants, we'll follow the correct requirements.

What happens if something arrives damaged?

Contact us as soon as possible with photos of the packaging and item. We'll put it right quickly and fairly.

What are plug plants?

Plug plants are young plants grown in individual cells, designed to be potted on to grow stronger before planting out. They're a cost-effective way to fill borders, baskets, and beds.

Are plug plants “garden ready” when they arrive?

They're young plants, so they may need potting on and a short period of growing-on. Once roots strengthen and the plant is actively growing, it's ready to plant out after hardening off.

Osteospermum SummerSmile® ‘Cardinal’ – 5 Plug Plants - FREE P&P

A standout from the Proven Winners® SummerSmile® range, ‘Cardinal’ delivers long‑lasting colour with remarkable depth and variation. The sun‑loving flowers open deep burgundy, then gradually shift through rich pinks, lilac tones, soft blush, and subtle hints of orange as they mature. Unlike taller osteospermums, this variety forms a compact, ground‑hugging habit, making it ideal for edging, containers, and groundcover planting.

Perfect for brightening borders, patios, and baskets throughout spring and summer.

Jumbo Plug:	- Approx 5 cm
Position:	- Full sun
Soil:	- Moist and well-draining soil
Height x Spread:	- 35 cm x 45 cm
Flowering:	- May - October
Hardiness:	- Half Hardy

Key Features

Supplied as 5 healthy plug plants
Part of the Proven Winners® SummerSmile® series
Colour‑changing flowers with exceptional depth
Compact, spreading, ground‑hugging habit
Excellent for containers, edging, and sunny borders
Long flowering period with minimal maintenance

Plant Details

Plant Type: Tender perennial (usually grown as an annual in the UK)
Position: Full sun
Height: Approx. 15–25cm
Spread: Approx. 30–40cm
Flowering: Late spring through summer
Soil: Free‑draining soil or compost

How to Grow

Pot on plugs soon after arrival and grow on in a bright, frost‑free position. Harden off gradually before planting outside once the risk of frost has passed. Osteospermums thrive in full sun and reward regular deadheading with continuous blooms. Avoid waterlogged conditions.

Perfect For

Patio containers and pots
Hanging baskets
Front of borders
Edging pathways and beds
Low, colourful groundcover in sunny spots

What You’ll Receive

5 plug plants, professionally grown and carefully packed
Supplied without pots
Dispatched with care from Dartana Plants

Qty:

£17.95

Tax included. Shipping calculated at checkout.

Why Us

UK GROWN PLANTS

Provided by a Small Family Nursery Business.

DELIVERED WITH CARE

Plants are well Packaged and travel well. Packaging contains Acid Free Paper and Hay with the Plants wrapped in Food Bags to maintain Moisture Levels.

WE CAN HELP YOU GROW

We are always happy to answer any questions you might have regarding a purchase that you have made or any Plants that you are interested in, so please feel free to Contact Us at anytime.
Happy Gardening
Dartana Plants