{"product_id":"osteospermum-summersmile-cardinal-5-plug-plants","title":"Osteospermum SummerSmile® ‘Cardinal’ – 5 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\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standout from the Proven Winners® SummerSmile® range, \u003cstrong\u003e‘Cardinal’\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003ecompact, ground‑hugging habit\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it ideal for edging, containers, and groundcover planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for brightening borders, patios, and baskets throughout spring and summer.\u003c\/p\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\u003cp style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=us-ascii\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003c\/p\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\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied as \u003cstrong\u003e5 healthy plug plants\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the Proven Winners® \u003cstrong\u003eSummerSmile® series\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour‑changing flowers with exceptional depth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact, spreading, ground‑hugging habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for containers, edging, and sunny borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong flowering period 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:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring through summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free‑draining soil or compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatio containers and pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanging baskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront of borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdging pathways and beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow, colourful groundcover in sunny spots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You’ll Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 plug plants\u003c\/strong\u003e, professionally grown and carefully packed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied without pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispatched with care from Dartana Plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Dartana Plants","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55510715007352,"sku":null,"price":17.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0576\/5080\/6983\/files\/OSTSCAR_e8a40d61-c119-4edd-9d67-7086d79aa388.jpg?v=1774365628","url":"https:\/\/dartanaplants.co.uk\/products\/osteospermum-summersmile-cardinal-5-plug-plants","provider":"Dartana Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}