Are you growing osteospermum in Rhode Island, but don’t know when they’ll bloom?
Getting your Osteospermum to bloom is not as easy as it seems.
Here’s why:
- Osteospermum have a small window when they bloom and still look great.
So if they bloom too early they may die or not last as long. And if they bloom too late they may have small blooms that don’t last long.
Today, I’m going to teach you the ideal time for osteospermum to bloom in Rhode Island:
- To Learn More About HOW to Grow Osteospermum, Check Out This GUIDE!
When Do Osteospermum Bloom in Rhode Island?
As you may have already guessed, there are two main factors that determine when Osteospermum will bloom: where your Osteospermum are planted & weather (time).
Bloom Time Depends on Where Your Osteospermum Are Planted!!!
When your Osteospermum will bloom will depend on exactly where it is planted in your yard or garden
In general, expect the following:
- If a osteospermum is planted in an area of your yard that receives full sun it will bloom around the same time every year or up to two weeks early due to warm weather and extra sunlight.
- If a osteospermum is planted in an area of your yard that received partial sun it will bloom around the same time every year.
- If a osteospermum is planted in an area of your yard that receives shade and is not protected from wind or rain it will bloom anywhere from 1 to 3 weeks later than its average time.
Rhode Island Last & First Frost Dates
For your reference, I have created this table for average frost dates for most major cities in Rhode Island. If your city is not listed below you can find its Last & First Frost Dates HERE.
Bloom Time Depends on the weather!
In general, osteospermum will bloom:
- 5 weeks after starting osteospermum from seed
- 20 days after planting osteospermum in your yard
If you want to learn WHEN ANY Flower will bloom in Rhode Island, head over to HERE and just type in the flower you want to grow.
