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Thursday, 20 October 2016

FFF256 - DEWFLOWER

Drosanthemum ("dewflowers") is a genus of succulent plants in the ice plant family, Aizoaceae, native to the winter-rainfall regions of southern Africa. Most species bear colorful flowers. The name Drosanthemum means "Dew-flower" in Greek, and refers to the characteristic shiny translucent papillae, which cover the succulent leaves and flower buds.

 The species shown here is Drosanthemum hispidum (Linn.). It is a succulent, mound-forming perennial, 60 cm tall, 90 cm wide, leaves up to 2.5 cm long. These leaves and the stems are covered with papillae looking like dew drops or glassy beads, glittering in the sun, hence the common name. Flowers are profuse and a rich purple or lavender. Blooming in summer, this plant forms a dazzling mound of colour for the well-drained garden.

 The plant requires full sun and regular watering in summer. It should be kept rather dry in winter, and it does better with good drainage. It is a salt resistant plant.
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20 comments:

  1. JohnDotGarvey20 October 2016 at 07:12

    Amazing colour!

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  2. Brian King20 October 2016 at 08:51

    That is some gorgeous purple!

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  3. Hetty20 October 2016 at 10:45

    That is an old-fashioned garden plant. I remember this one from my childhood! My mother had them in the garden. Groetjes Hetty

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  4. Anonymous20 October 2016 at 12:15

    Love iceplant - had it at my first house and the same color! Where I live now, all the flowers would be eaten by the deer:)

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  5. Unknown20 October 2016 at 12:35

    This color is amazing, Nick!
    Makes me happy :)

    Best wishes - Julia

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  6. Seraphinas Phantasie20 October 2016 at 12:36

    Hi Nick,
    a marvelous photo of this wonderful flowers.
    Best, Synnöve

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  7. riitta k20 October 2016 at 22:47

    Wonderful bright color!

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  8. fim.works20 October 2016 at 23:44

    Hi Nick,
    this color! So stunning.
    I always enjoy your visits, thank you so much!!
    Have a happy weekend ... Frauke

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  9. Anonymous20 October 2016 at 23:50

    Good morning, Nick,
    WOW, what a colorfull plant!
    I wish you a nice weekend,
    moni

    http://www.reflexionblog.de

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  10. Elke21 October 2016 at 00:17

    Hallo Nick,
    What beautiful intense colors of these flowers.
    Very beautiful..
    I wish you a wonderful weekend.
    Kind regards,
    Elke
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  11. Maribel21 October 2016 at 00:58

    Hi Nick!
    What a wonderful colour and plant.
    Have a nice weekend /Marika

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  12. Marleen21 October 2016 at 02:57

    That is the deepest purple I have ever seen.

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  13. photodoug21 October 2016 at 06:20

    Nick, amazing color. Thanks for sharing.

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  14. Kristin Aquariann21 October 2016 at 06:33

    How pretty that the papillae look like dew drops! Thanks for hosting.

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  15. Traudi Gartendrossel21 October 2016 at 07:42

    Wow! Nick, great color, I love them!

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  16. DeniseinVA21 October 2016 at 08:40

    Love these dewflowers Nick, such a gorgeous color and a great photo.

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  17. Vilt og vakkert21 October 2016 at 10:16

    Heisann, amazing, beautiful colour! Happy weekend ;:OD)

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  18. Ela22 October 2016 at 08:32

    Wow !! Such a beautiful color !!
    Happy weekend !

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  19. Nicole/Frau Frieda22 October 2016 at 21:02

    This color is amazing, Nick. Have a nice weekend!
    Greetings, Nicole

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  20. Unknown23 October 2016 at 21:51

    Amazing,beautiful color,keep sharing...


    Gold Jackpot Plan

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