Overview
Arctotis x hybrida hort. cream and green is a bushy bedding in the genus Arctotis, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Arctotis x hybrida hort. cream and green 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 x hybrida hort. cream and green is a bushy cultivar of the Arctotis genus, which comprises both annuals and perennials with upright or spreading forms. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun and well-drained, neutral loam soil, making it suitable for south- or west-facing, exposed or sheltered positions. It produces prominent, daisy-like blooms during summer and early autumn, adding interest to cottage gardens, city courtyards, gravel gardens, patios, and flower borders. Cultivation requires fertile, moist soil, and propagation is by stem cuttings.
About the genus
Arctotis is a genus of annual and perennial plants in the family Asteraceae.
Wikipedia contributors, "Arctotis", CC BY-SA 4.0 — Arctotis
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 x hybrida hort. cream and green 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 x hybrida hort. cream and green
- 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 x hybrida hort. cream and green?
Arctotis x hybrida hort. cream and green prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Arctotis x hybrida hort. cream and green need?
Arctotis x hybrida hort. cream and green grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Arctotis x hybrida hort. cream and green hardy in the UK?
Arctotis x hybrida hort. cream and green 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 x hybrida hort. cream and green?
Stem cuttings.
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