Drosera x obovata — Clump forming

Overview

Drosera x obovata is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Drosera, part of the Droseraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Drosera x obovata grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include patio and container plants, sub-tropical and conservatory and greenhouse.

About

Drosera x obovata is a clump-forming cultivar of the Drosera genus, known as sundews, which are carnivorous herbaceous plants. This evergreen plant thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered position with moist but well-drained loam or sandy soil that is acidic to neutral in pH. Suitable for conservatories and greenhouses, it is hardy to UK zone H3 and is often grown in containers or on patios. Interest in this cultivar is primarily during spring and summer, and it can be propagated by seed or offsets.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Drosera

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H3

Plant details

Drosera x obovata size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Conservatory Greenhouse
Habit: Clump forming
Foliage: Evergreen
Suggested uses: Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical, Conservatory and greenhouse