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Lampranthus roseus (Rosy dew plant)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.5m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Lampranthus roseus
Other names
Mesembryanthemum roseum, Rosy dew plant, Oxenbould daisy
Genus
Lampranthus 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
Habit
Bushy, Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming, Rounded
Flower
Purple-pink, Pink in Spring; Purple-pink, Pink in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Powdery mildew Powdery mildew
General care
Pruning
No pruning required - will not regenerate.
Propagation methods
Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Lampranthus roseus (Rosy dew plant) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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.
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.
Tender in frost (H3)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Lampranthus roseus
Other names
Mesembryanthemum roseum, Rosy dew plant, Oxenbould daisy
Genus
Lampranthus 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.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, Compact, Cushion or Mound Forming, Rounded
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Colour
Flower
Purple-pink, Pink in Spring; Purple-pink, Pink in Summer
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Specific diseases
General care
Pruning
No pruning required - will not regenerate.
Propagation methods
Semi-ripe cuttings
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Where to grow
Lampranthus roseus (Rosy dew plant) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
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.
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.
Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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| Aspect: | South, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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DISCUSS THIS PLANT
This plant flowered profusely last year creating hundreds of flowers, however, today it looks dead. Any ideas what's happened?
Wilted flowers
white blisters
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