Botanical Name Dorotheanthus bellidiformis

Seed Life Cycle Annual

Light Requirements Full Sun

Flower Color Mixed Reds

Bloom Time Summer

Mature Height 4-8" tall

Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest

Zones

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

 

Non-GMO

 

Soil Type

Average Soil, Sandy Soil, Well-Drained Soil

Soil Moisture

Dry, Average

Advantages

Groundcover, Great For Mass Plantings, Extended Bloom Time 

(more than 4 weeks), Easy To Grow, Low Maintenance, Good For 

Containers, Plants For Small Spaces, Good Rockgarden Or Alpine Plant

 

Germination

 

Seeds should be sown on top of potting mixture and lightly covered with a thin 

layer of sand or potting mix. Germinating pots should be kept indoors out of 

extreme light and heat. Ideal germination temperatures range from 60°F to 80°F. 

Germination typically takes 2 to 4 weeks