Dimorphotheca pluvialis

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Other common names

large Cape marigold, small Cape marigold, weather prophet

Synonyms

Dimorphotheca × hybrida

Annual Biennial

An upright annual to around 40cm high, with obovate, lobed green leaves covered with tiny hairs. Daisy-like flowers to 6cm across are produced from summer to early autumn, with deep purple centres and pure white petals

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
1 year
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

  • H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
  • H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
  • H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
  • H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
  • H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
  • H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
  • H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
  • H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
  • H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20)
H2
Drought Resistance
Yes

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy, Columnar upright
Genus
Dimorhotheca can be annuals or woody-based, evergreen perennials with simple, alternate leaves and large daisy-like flower-heads in summer and autumn
Name Status
Correct
Plant Range
S Africa, Namibia

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in light, well-drained, fertile soil in a sheltered, sunny spot; flowers close in the evenings and in dull weather

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown under cover in early spring and planted out after frosts, or sown in situ in mid spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Gravel garden
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Bedding
  • Wall side borders

Pruning

Deadhead to encourage more flowers

Pests

Generally pest-free

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds