rain daisy
Also known as: small Cape marigold; weather prophet
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
Scientific classification
- Species
- rain daisy (Dimorphotheca pluvialis)
- Genus
- Dimorphotheca
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy · Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of rain daisy
Distribution map
Southern Africa, Namibia
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of rain daisy
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rain daisy care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
Pruning
PruningDeadhead to encourage more flowers
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown under cover in early spring and planted out after frosts, or sown in situ in mid spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in light, well-drained, fertile soil in a sheltered, sunny spot; flowers close in the evenings and in dull weather
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to grey moulds
Pests
Generally pest-free
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