Native to South Africa, Arctotis x hybrida ‘Flame’ is a stunning African Daisy exhibiting large, 4 in. wide (10 cm), bright bronze-orange daisy-like flowers surrounding a golden disk and beautiful, and finely cut, silvery-green foliage. Quite showy, this tender perennial won the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society.
Is Arctotis a perennial or annual?
Quite showy, this tender perennial won the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society. Blooming continuously from late spring to frost (in hot areas, Arctotis will stop blooming in summer until temperature cools off.
How do you plant Arctotis?
Typically growing in compact mounds about 20 in. tall (50 cm) and 10 in. wide (25 cm), this plant performs best in full sun, in sandy , consistently moist , well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant once established. Resilient to pests and diseases, Arctotis are great candidates for borders , rock gardens or for containers.
What are Arctotis Daisies?
Created with Sketch. A table displaying which months are best to sow, plant and harvest. Arctotis are showy South African daisies that enjoy a good drought.
Is genus Arctotis an annual or perennial?
Genus Arctotis can be annuals or perennials, erect or spreading in habit, with simple or lobed leaves often silvery beneath, and showy daisy-like flowers in summer and early autumn. Details ‘Flame’ is a tender perennial with lobed grey-green leaves and long-stemmed bright orange-red flowers to 8cm across.
Are Arctotis plants drought tolerant?
They are drought tolerant once established. Resilient to pests and diseases, they are great candidates for borders, rock gardens or for containers. Arctotis are hardy to USDA 9 – 11 and grown as annuals in cooler areas. Deadhead spent flowers to promote additional blooms.
What do Arctotis Daisies look like?
Arctotis are showy South African daisies that enjoy a good drought. In a hot sunny position on light soil, the silvery-grey bushes will be transformed into a startling show of large 10cm blooms in vibrant colours, from white and cream to bright red, with gold or dark centres.
