Overview
Arctotis x hybrida hort. 'Harlequin' is a bushy bedding in the genus Arctotis, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Arctotis x hybrida hort. 'Harlequin' 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. 'Harlequin' is a bushy bedding cultivar of the Arctotis genus, known for its daisy-like blooms in summer and early autumn. As a deciduous plant, it thrives best in full sun with well-drained, neutral loam soil. Suitable for a variety of garden settings including cottage gardens, city courtyards, gravel gardens, and patios, it prefers fertile, moist soil and can be propagated by stem cuttings. This cultivar is hardy to UK zone H2 and performs well in both exposed and sheltered south- or west-facing aspects.
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. 'Harlequin' 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. 'Harlequin'
- 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. 'Harlequin'?
Arctotis x hybrida hort. 'Harlequin' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Arctotis x hybrida hort. 'Harlequin' need?
Arctotis x hybrida hort. 'Harlequin' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Arctotis x hybrida hort. 'Harlequin' hardy in the UK?
Arctotis x hybrida hort. 'Harlequin' 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. 'Harlequin'?
Stem cuttings.
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