The inflorescences occur at the ends of branches, are orange-brown in colour and about 50 mm in diameter. The flowers are arranged in a ring and curve towards the central axis leaving a circular hole in the middle. Flowering occurs from mid winter to mid spring. Various forms of D.lindleyana have been grown for many years as D.nivea . The species is one of the more reliable species in cultivation, particularly in areas without humid, wet summers.
All forms are attractive garden plants, particularly for rockeries.
Because of the attractive foliage, the species attracts attention even when not in flower. Propagation from seed is relatively easy and cuttings are also successful. You may have reached this description from one of several different sources.