Arctotis x hybrida Wine (African Daisy)
Native to South Africa, Arctotis x hybrida ‘Wine’ is a stunning African Daisy exhibiting splendid, deep rose-pink, daisy-like flowers surrounding a golden disk and beautiful, finely cut, silvery-green foliage.
Native to South Africa, Arctotis x hybrida 'Wine' is a stunning African Daisy exhibiting splendid, deep rose-pink, daisy-like flowers surrounding a golden disk and beautiful, finely cut, silvery-green foliage.
- Blooming continuously from late spring to frost (in hot areas, Arctotis will stop blooming in summer until temperature cools off. Blooming will start again in fall), the flowers close at night and may only partially open up on cloudy days.
- Typically growing in compact mounds about 16 in. tall (40 cm) and 12 in. wide (30 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.
- Arctotis are hardy to USDA 9 – 11 and grown as annuals in cooler areas.
- Deadhead spent flowers to promote additional blooms.
- Propagate by soft wood cuttings in summer
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 | 1' (30cm) |
| Spacing | 12″ (30cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | 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 |