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Drosanthemum speciosum (Royal dewflower)
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0.4m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Drosanthemum speciosum
Other names
Royal dewflower, Dew flower, Red ice plant
Genus
Drosanthemum Drosanthemum
Species
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
Habit
Upright, Bushy
Flower
Orange-red in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
General care
Propagation
Sow seed at 16-19C (61-66F) in spring or summer.
Propagation methods
Stem tip cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Drosanthemum speciosum (Royal dewflower) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Rock, Ground Cover, Greenhouse, Gravel, Drought Tolerant, Cottage/Informal, Containers, Beds and borders
Cultivation
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Drosanthemum speciosum
Other names
Royal dewflower, Dew flower, Red ice plant
Genus
Drosanthemum Drosanthemum
Species
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.
Native to
South Africa
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Upright, Bushy
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Colour
Flower
Orange-red in Summer
Foliage
Bright-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
General care
Propagation
Sow seed at 16-19C (61-66F) in spring or summer.
Propagation methods
Stem tip cuttings, Seed
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Where to grow
Drosanthemum speciosum (Royal dewflower) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Rock, Ground Cover, Greenhouse, Gravel, Drought Tolerant, Cottage/Informal, Containers, Beds and borders
Cultivation
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.
Soil type
Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Indoor heated (H1), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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