Water
Water deeply when the top 5-10 cm of soil feels dry. Allow soil to dry out slightly between waterings, especially during winter. Overwatering can lead to root rot, so ensure good drainage.
Reduce watering frequency in cooler months.
Also known as Dampier’s Rose
Dampier's rose (Diplolaena dampieri) is a small to medium shrub native to Western Australia, known for its distinctive, star-shaped pinkish-red flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers a location with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal flowering.
Moderate
50% intensity
Allow soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Ensure good drainage.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
75% intensity
Prefers warm to hot climates. Can tolerate occasional light frost once established.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Low
25% intensity
Requires minimal feeding; a light application of balanced, low-phosphorus fertilizer in spring is sufficient.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water deeply when the top 5-10 cm of soil feels dry. Allow soil to dry out slightly between waterings, especially during winter. Overwatering can lead to root rot, so ensure good drainage.
Reduce watering frequency in cooler months.
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and remove spent blooms. Focus on removing any dead, damaged, or crossing branches. Avoid heavy pruning, as it can reduce flowering for the following season.
Minimal intervention is often best.
Propagate from semi-hardwood cuttings taken in summer. Dip cuttings in rooting hormone and plant in a well-draining, moist medium. Maintain high humidity and warmth for successful root development.
Patience is key for establishment.
Repot young plants every 1-2 years in spring if they become root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a sandy loam. Mature plants generally prefer to be slightly pot-bound and rarely need repotting.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Dampier's Rose (Diplolaena dampieri)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Sapindales |
| Family | Rutaceae |
| Genus | Diplolaena |
| Species | Diplolaena dampieri |
Similar in genus Diplolaena
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