| Climate: |
Tolerant of hot dry situations and coastal conditions. Tolerates light frosts. Tolerant of poor soils and drought but responds well to cultivation
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| Fruit: |
Achene to 13mm, pappus green to pale grey.
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| Propagation: |
Seed, divisions.
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| Horticulture Use: |
Used in hot dry situations as a bedding plant. Useful as potted colour. Produced internationally as cut flowers.
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| Culture & Maintenance: |
Provide a well drained soil in full sun for best results. May suffer fungal diseases such as rust in the subtropics. Liquid feed and water regularly during the growing season.
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| Foliage: |
Leaves 40 x 14cm, rough, on long petioles, forming a rosette.
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