Rain Flower
Dimorphotheca cuneata
Also known as
White Bietou, Karoo Bietou, Bride's Bouquet , Reënblom, Witbietou (Afr.), ReëNblom, Witbietou
Dimorphotheca cuneata by Di Turner (http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
Full Sun
Easy care
Light watering
Tender
8a-11b
USDA zone
-12°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
1.5m | Max | 1m |
50cm | Min | 80cm |
2 years to reach maturity
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
This plant has no fragrance
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Rain Flower Overview
Rain Flowers are an easy to grow, low-maintenance plant that has white, pink or orange flowers. This drought tolerant plant is ideal for water-wise gardens. The leaves are fragrant when crushed but should not be consumed by livestock. ZA Distribution: Eastern Cape, Free State, North West, Northern Cape, Western Cape.
Common problems with Rain Flower
The Rain Flower is generally not bothered by pests or diseases.
Rain Flower Companion Plants
Plant alongside succulents, low growing fynbos and hardy spring annuals.
How to harvest Rain Flower
Flowers can be harvested and used as a cut flower.
How to propagate Rain Flower
Seed
Fill a well-draining seed pan with sandy loam mixture during cool autumn months. Sprinkle a thin layer of coarse river sand on top, 5 mm deep and sow seeds in this. Plant out when 5 cm tall.
Cuttings
Plant soft tip growth in 50% perlite and 50% sharp river sand. Keep moist. Feed with a foliar organic feed. Strike cuttings in autumn when the plant is actively growing.
Special features of Rain Flower
Drought resistant
This drought tolerant plant is ideal for water-wise gardens.
Pot plant
Attracts bees
Other uses of Rain Flower
Ornamental
The flowers make a stunning spring display in garden beds and rockeries.