Arctotis x hybrida hort. 'Sutton's Special Hybrids' — Bushy

Overview

Arctotis x hybrida hort. 'Sutton's Special Hybrids' is a bushy bedding in the genus Arctotis, part of the Asteraceae family, with deciduous foliage. Arctotis x hybrida hort. 'Sutton's Special Hybrids' 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. 'Sutton's Special Hybrids' is a bushy bedding cultivar within the Arctotis genus, known for its daisy-like blooms in summer and early autumn. As a deciduous plant, it thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained, neutral loam soil. Suitable for a variety of garden settings including cottage gardens, city courtyards, gravel gardens, patios, and flower borders, it is hardy to UK zone H2. This cultivar is best planted after the last frost and can be propagated by stem cuttings.

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. 'Sutton's Special Hybrids' 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. 'Sutton's Special Hybrids'

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. 'Sutton's Special Hybrids'?

Arctotis x hybrida hort. 'Sutton's Special Hybrids' prefers full sun. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.

What soil does Arctotis x hybrida hort. 'Sutton's Special Hybrids' need?

Arctotis x hybrida hort. 'Sutton's Special Hybrids' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.

Is Arctotis x hybrida hort. 'Sutton's Special Hybrids' hardy in the UK?

Arctotis x hybrida hort. 'Sutton's Special Hybrids' 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. 'Sutton's Special Hybrids'?

Stem cuttings.

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