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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
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
SeptemberOctoberNovember
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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