Drosanthemum speciosum
Royal dewflower, Dew flower, Red ice plant
Drosanthemum Drosanthemum
D. speciosum - D. speciosum is a tender, bushy, succulent, evergreen shrub with upright, spotted stems bearing curved, semi-cylindrical, fleshy, bright green leaves covered in bladder-like cells that appear to glisten. Daisy-like, orange-red flowers bloom in summer.
Drosanthemum speciosum is: Evergreen
Upright, Bushy
Orange-red in Summer
Bright-green in All seasons
Aphids Aphids
Sow seed at 16-19C (61-66F) in spring or summer.
Stem tip cuttings, Seed
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Drosanthemum speciosum (Royal dewflower) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Rock, Ground Cover, Greenhouse, Gravel, Drought Tolerant, Cottage/Informal, Containers, Beds and borders
In frost-free areas, sharply drained soil in full sun. Need protection from excessive winter wet. Grow under glass in cactus compost in full light. In growth, water freely & apply a balanced fertiliser monthly. Transfer outdoors in summer.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
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Drosanthemum speciosum
Royal dewflower, Dew flower, Red ice plant
Drosanthemum Drosanthemum
D. speciosum - D. speciosum is a tender, bushy, succulent, evergreen shrub with upright, spotted stems bearing curved, semi-cylindrical, fleshy, bright green leaves covered in bladder-like cells that appear to glisten. Daisy-like, orange-red flowers bloom in summer.
South Africa
Evergreen
Upright, Bushy
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Orange-red in Summer
Bright-green in All seasons
Sow seed at 16-19C (61-66F) in spring or summer.
Stem tip cuttings, Seed
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Drosanthemum speciosum (Royal dewflower) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Rock, Ground Cover, Greenhouse, Gravel, Drought Tolerant, Cottage/Informal, Containers, Beds and borders
In frost-free areas, sharply drained soil in full sun. Need protection from excessive winter wet. Grow under glass in cactus compost in full light. In growth, water freely & apply a balanced fertiliser monthly. Transfer outdoors in summer.
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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Soil types: | Chalky, Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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