Tropicals > Drosanthemum > Drosanthemum bicolor > Drosanthemum bicolor
Drosanthemum bicolor
Dew Flower
Origin: Native to the Western Cape, South Africa.
| Family |
| Aizoaceae |
| Genus |
| Drosanthemum |
| Species |
| bicolor |
| Category |
| Tropicals |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 9a-11 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| Requires cold protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H1c-H4 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -6.7-10 |
| Temperature (°F) |
| 20-50 |
| Height |
| 50-100 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| Landscape |
| Works well in rock gardens or in a border. |
| Cultivation |
| Grows best in sandy, well-drained soils in full sun. |
| Growth |
| Fast |
| Habitat |
| Found in hot, rocky environments. |
| Flower Description |
| The daisy-like flowers are yellow with red tips. |
| Fruit Description |
| The capsules are brown and round. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Tresco Abbey Garden, Tresco, Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom. |
| Propagation |
| Propagated by seed or woody cuttings. For faster results soak seed in hot water before sowing. |
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