About
An erect or spreading evergreen shrub or subshrub, up to 1m high, with aromatic grey-green leaves, up to 10cm long, which may be linear-oblong, elliptic or lance-shaped, and entire, partly or wholly toothed, and flowerheads, 5-8cm across, with dark blue disc florets and ray florets which are white above and indigo below, throughout the summer.
About the genus
Dimorhotheca can be annuals or woody-based, evergreen perennials with simple, alternate leaves and large daisy-like flower-heads in summer and autumn
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeShrubs
HabitSpreading branched
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Mediterranean climate plants
Native toEastern Cape
FragranceFoliage
ToxicityPets (rabbits, rodents): Harmful if eaten. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in light, moderately fertile, very well-drained soil in a warm site in full sun with shelter from cold winds; in frost-prone climates, propagate reserve plants every year, and overwinter young plants in frost-free conditions
PruningNo pruning required, but deadheading will prolong flowering
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown at 18°C in spring; by softwood cuttings in late spring; or by semi-ripe cuttings in late summer
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free but may be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free but may be susceptible to downy mildews and verticillium wilt