How to Grow and Care for Dimorphotheca

Glandular cape marigold (Dimorphotheca sinuata) is an annual wildflower that is often found growing along roadsides and desert regions, preferring full sun. Its yellow, orange, white or salmon-colored flowers open to face the sun, but close on cloudy days or at sunset. The plant blooms in late winter to early spring and will grow to 30 cm tall.

Weather prophet (Dimorphotheca pluvialis) is an annual flower native to South Africa, although it was introduced to and has become naturalized in parts of the western United States. Blooms are generally white and may have purple or blue markings.

Cape daisy 'Blackthorn Seedling' is well known for being one of the hardiest of the Cape daisy group. This attractive low-growing plant, with its striking magenta flowers, makes for an ideal garden ground cover. This cultivar's name is unusual since the plant doesn't bear any resemblance to a blackthorne seedling.

The cape daisy 'Stardust' variety is distinguished by the vibrant coloring of its flowers. The large bright purple-red flowers have a mauve underside and bright purple center, providing a stunning and long-blooming accent for the garden. The variety also has large, glossy foliage. It is a compact, dense variety of daisybush that will only grow to 45 centimeters.

Cape daisy sports vibrant daisy-like flowers with a radial pattern of white and purple hues. This hardy perennial thrives in sunny environments, its blooms responding to sunlight with keen phototropism. The plant's low-maintenance nature and drought resistance make it a popular choice for gardens seeking a splash of color and vitality.