Overview
Arctotis arctotoides is a bushy bedding in the genus Arctotis, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Arctotis arctotoides 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 arctotoides is a bushy bedding cultivar within the Arctotis genus, known for its daisy-like blooms in summer and early autumn. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained, neutral loam soil. Suitable for a variety of garden settings including cottage, informal, city, courtyard, gravel, and patio gardens, it performs well in both exposed and sheltered positions. Propagation is typically by stem cuttings, and it is hardy to UK zone H2.
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 arctotoides 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 arctotoides
- Propagation
- Stem cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Leaf-mining flies
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Arctotis arctotoides?
Arctotis arctotoides prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Arctotis arctotoides need?
Arctotis arctotoides grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Arctotis arctotoides hardy in the UK?
Arctotis arctotoides has an RHS hardiness rating of H2, meaning it is tender, tolerating 1–5°C, and needs frost-free protection over winter.
How do I propagate Arctotis arctotoides?
Stem cuttings.
More in the Arctotis genus
- ArctotisAfrican daisy
- Arctotis x hybrida hort. 'Champagne'
- Arctotis x hybrida hort. 'Harlequin'
- Arctotis x hybrida hort. 'Sutton's Special Hybrids'
- Arctotis x hybrida hort. cream and green