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Arctotis x hybrida 'Flame' (African Daisy)

African Daisy 'Flame', Arctotis 'Flame'


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.
  • Blooming continuously from late spring to frost (in hot areas, Arctotis will stop blooming in summer until the temperature cools off. Blooming will start again in fall), the flowers close at night and may only partially open up on cloudy days.
  • Growing in compact mounds about 20 in. tall (50 cm) and 10 in. wide (25 cm), this plant performs best in full sun, in sandyconsistently moistwell-drained soils. It is drought tolerant once established.
  • Resilient to pests and diseases, Arctotis are great candidates for bordersrock gardens, or for containers.
  • Arctotis plants are hardy to USDA 9 - 11 and grown as annuals in cooler areas.
  • Deadhead spent flowers to promote additional blooms.

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Requirements

Hardiness 9 – 11
Heat Zones 10 – 11
Climate Zones 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Arctotis - African Daisies
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Height 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spread 8" – 10" (20cm – 25cm)
Spacing 10" – 12" (25cm – 30cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Dry Soil
Attracts Birds, Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden, Traditional Garden

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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.


Requirements

Hardiness 9 – 11
Heat Zones 10 – 11
Climate Zones 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Perennials
Plant Family Arctotis - African Daisies
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Height 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spread 8" – 10" (20cm – 25cm)
Spacing 10" – 12" (25cm – 30cm)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Chalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pH Acid, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Plant of Merit, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Rabbit, Dry Soil
Attracts Birds, Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden, Traditional Garden

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