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Arctotis hybrids

Arctotis Daisy, African Daisy

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Description

African Daisy hybrids grow 12-18" high x 12" wide and produce daisy-like flowers from spring through summer. These hybrids have lobed leaves and bloom in whtie, pink, red, purple, cream and orange. For trailing African Daisies, see Osteospermum fruticosum, or 'Freeway Daisy'.

 

Plant Type

Annual

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Orange, Purple, Red, Yellow, White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.