rain daisy

How to Grow and Care for rain daisy

rain daisy · Dimorphotheca pluvialis
Also known as: small Cape marigold; weather prophet

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

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterloggingSunlight: Full sunInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing rain daisy

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Care difficulty1 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureWell drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
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Care Tips

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

How to Water rain daisy?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for rain daisy?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for rain daisy?

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What Soil Is Best for rain daisy?

Soil type
Chalk · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for rain daisy?

Well drained

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How to Fertilize rain daisy?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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How to Prune rain daisy?

Deadhead to encourage more flowers

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How to Propagate rain daisy?

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

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How to Transplant rain daisy?

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How to Care for rain daisy in Winter?

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How to Plant rain daisy?

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

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How to Repot rain daisy?

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How to Harvest rain daisy?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to grey moulds

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of rain daisy

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More General Info About rain daisy

Attributes of rain daisy

Plant typeAnnual Biennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy · Columnar upright
OriginSouthern Africa, Namibia

Scientific Classification

Species
Dimorphotheca pluvialis
Genus
Dimorphotheca
Family
Asteraceae
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