Drosanthemum floribundum
pale dew-plant
An evergreen. spreading shrub forming a mat of succulent foliage to 15cm tall and eventually up to 1.5m wide. The fleshy, cylindrical, light green leaves are up to 1.5cm long and covered with short, white, bristly hairs. From late spring into early summer the foliage is covered with a profusion of pale purple-pink flowers up to 2.5cm in diameter
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
1–1.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Pink Purple | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Pink Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Aizoaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
A genus of bushy perennial succulents, native to South Africa, with short, narrow, fleshy slightly hairy and sticky green foliage. Colourful daisy-like flowers sit above the foliage in shades of red, orange, pink, purple and yellow
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
In frost-free areas grow in very well-drained soil in full sun; otherwise grow in containers of very free-draining compost and keep in a frost-free greenhouse or conservatory over winter
Propagation
Propagate from seed, or take stem cuttings in spring or summer
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Gravel garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Patio and container plants
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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