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Dyckia 'Morris Hobbs' (Dyckia 'Morris Hobbs')
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0.2m
Max height
Max height
0.35m
Max spread
Max spread
5-10 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Dyckia 'Morris Hobbs'
Other names
Dyckia 'Morris Hobbs'
Genus
Dyckia Dyckia
Variety or Cultivar
'Morris Hobbs' _ 'Morris Hobbs' is a tender evergreen plant with rosettes of dark grey-green, linear leaves, sometimes bronze-tinted, with spiny margins. In late spring or summer, it bears branching sprays of orange flowers on tall stems
Dyckia 'Morris Hobbs' is: Evergreen
Habit
Rosette
Flower
Orange in Summer
Foliage
Flushed bronze, Green, Grey in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Offsets
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Where to grow
Dyckia 'Morris Hobbs' (Dyckia 'Morris Hobbs') will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.35m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
City, Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Greenhouse
Cultivation
Plant in sharply draining soil and position in a sunny, sheltered spot. Frost tender so over winter indoors or grow under glass. Water moderately whilst in growth only.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Dyckia 'Morris Hobbs'
Other names
Dyckia 'Morris Hobbs'
Genus
Dyckia Dyckia
Variety or Cultivar
'Morris Hobbs' _ 'Morris Hobbs' is a tender evergreen plant with rosettes of dark grey-green, linear leaves, sometimes bronze-tinted, with spiny margins. In late spring or summer, it bears branching sprays of orange flowers on tall stems
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Rosette
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Colour
Flower
Orange in Summer
Foliage
Flushed bronze, Green, Grey in All seasons
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Offsets
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Where to grow
Dyckia 'Morris Hobbs' (Dyckia 'Morris Hobbs') will reach a height of 0.2m and a spread of 0.35m after 5-10 years.
Suggested uses
City, Conservatory, Containers, Drought Tolerant, Gravel, Greenhouse
Cultivation
Plant in sharply draining soil and position in a sunny, sheltered spot. Frost tender so over winter indoors or grow under glass. Water moderately whilst in growth only.
Soil type
Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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| Soil types: | Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
| Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
| Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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