Overview

Arctotis is a bushy bedding in the genus Arctotis, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Arctotis grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H2. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, city and courtyard gardens, gravel garden, patio and container plants and flower borders and beds.

About

Arctotis, commonly known as African daisy or Namaqualand daisy, is a genus in the Asteraceae family comprising both annuals and perennials with bushy, upright or spreading growth habits. These deciduous bedding plants feature simple or lobed leaves often with a silvery underside and produce prominent daisy-like flowers in summer and early autumn. Suited to full sun and well-drained, neutral loam soils, Arctotis thrives in both exposed and sheltered south- or west-facing aspects. Hardy to H2, it is ideal for cottage gardens, city courtyards, gravel gardens, patios, containers, and flower borders.

About the genus

Arctotis is a genus of annual and perennial plants in the family Asteraceae.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Arctotis

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Loam

Soil pH

Neutral

Soil moisture

Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

UK hardiness

H2

Plant details

Arctotis size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Bedding

Habit

Bushy

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Cottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Flower borders and beds

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Arctotis

Propagation

Stem cuttings

Pest resistance

Aphids, Leaf-mining flies

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions