About
A mound-forming, evergreen, frost-tender perennial often grown as a half-hardy annual. The outer ray florets are pink and white; the inner disc florets deep pink and unusually large, forming a mound. The flowers stay open day and night.
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
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial, Bedding
HabitBushy
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesGravel garden, Patio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Mediterranean climate plants
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, well-drained soil in a warm, sunny position. In frosty areas overwinter as cuttings under glass
PruningDeadhead regularly to prolong flowering
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in late spring or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to downy mildews and verticillium wilt