Growing dimorphotheca

These bright flowers of the aster family - a wonderful decoration for an alpine hill, a colorful element of floral arrangements in a flowerbed, in the garden, on a balcony or terrace. Dimorphotheca is also often used in bouquets.

The exotic name of this plant translated means a two-shaped bed. Her homeland is South Africa. It follows that dimorphotheca requires quite careful care: frosts and drafts are not suitable for her. And although this flower itself is a perennial, most of our gardeners grow it as an annual. In order to growing dimorphotheca was successful - we need to find her a cozy, protected place in the sun.

To germinate seedlings from seeds you need pre-prepared, well-drained soil. You can sow it in peat pots. As soon as the seedlings grow a little, thin them out and expose them to light. Plant in a permanent place only after the cold weather has subsided. You can also sow directly into the ground already in the month of May, but then flowering will come later.

Dimophotheca requires regular watering and fertilizing. The soil should be constantly moist, but without stagnation. However, you should not spray or water the plant from above - this flower prefers dry air. If there is an excess of moisture, gray rot may develop. Otherwise The culture is quite resistant to diseases and pests.

Dimorphotheca plantings will look better if you cut off the inflorescences immediately after they wilt. Then this bright, low-growing “daisy” quickly blooms again.The wealth of colors and tones of different varieties of dimorphotheca allows you to fantasize and create a multi-colored rainbow at home or in the country.