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Beginner
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0.5m
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0.5m
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2-5 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Lampranthus roseus
Other names: Mesembryanthemum roseum, Rosy dew plant, Oxenbould daisy
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Genus: Lampranthus
Species: L. roseus - L. roseus is a tender perennial, sometimes grown as an annual. It has grey-green, succulent leaves and in mid-spring or early summer is covered with small daisy-like flowers that are pink with yellow centres.
Lampranthus roseus is: Evergreen
Flower: Purplish-pink, Pink in Spring; Pink, Purplish-pink in Summer
Foliage: Grey-green in All seasons
Habit: Bushy, Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming, Rounded
Lampranthus roseus (Rosy dew plant) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Coastal, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Rock
Cultivation: Plant in poor, free-draining soil in full sun. If container-grown, overwinter indoors, otherwise protect from frost in cold areas. Drought tolerant and good for coastal situations.
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Chalky, Loamy, Sandy |
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Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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Full Sun |
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South, West |
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Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Tender in frost (H3) |
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Question from
Yvonne
I have planted these flowers in our big BALCONY FLOWER BOX in Spain. Do I have to cut off the wilted flowers? Do I get more flowers then? What is the best to do?
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- Posted: Mon. 27th February 2012 12:17
- Last reply: Mon. 27th February 2012 13:09
Question from
Lesley Oliver
Does anyone know how to cure Lampranthus of the white blisters of Albugo trianthema?
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- Replies: 1
- Posted: Wed. 1st September 2010 01:20
- Last reply: Wed. 1st September 2010 02:45
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