Southern Harvest
Quality seeds for kitchen, flower and native gardeners
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Botanical Name
Dorotheanthus bellidiformis
These ground-covering plants form large, evergreen carpets with a spectacular flowering display in summer. Vibrant colours range from white, pink, red, lemon to apricot with petals only opening on a sunny day. A heat and drought tolerant, succulent annual for full sun with good drainage. Excellent for mass displays or smaller pots. 200 seeds. No. 1.
Drought Resistant
Frost Resilience
Tender
Lifespan
Annual
Sowing Instructions
Sow seed in pots to transplant later or sow direct once the threat of frost has passed. Cover seeds thinly, keep moist at 15 to 20˚C. Will germinate in 4 weeks. Slugs and snails can severely damage this plant.
Height
0.2 m
Spacing/Spread
0.3 m
Sowing Periods
Cool Climate Periods
Sep 1st to Jan 31st
Temperate Climate Periods
Sep 1st to Jan 31st
Tropical & Sub-Tropical Climate Periods
Jan 1st to Dec 31st