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.

Arctotis, or African daisy, is a hardy bedding plant ideal for full sun, offering vibrant summer and autumn colour in borders, patios, and gravel gardens.

Arctotis

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.

Arctotis arctotoides is a bushy bedding plant with daisy-like blooms from summer to early autumn, thriving in full sun and well-drained soil.

Arctotis arctotoides

Arctotis x hybrida hort. 'Champagne' is a bushy cultivar of the Arctotis genus, which includes both annuals and perennials known for their daisy-like blooms in summer and early autumn. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun, preferring fertile, moist, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Suitable for a variety of garden settings such as cottage gardens, patios, and gravel areas, it benefits from south- or west-facing exposure and can tolerate both sheltered and exposed positions. Propagation is typically by stem cuttings.

Arctotis x hybrida hort. 'Champagne' is a bushy, deciduous plant with daisy-like blooms from summer to autumn, ideal for sunny borders and containers.

Arctotis x hybrida hort. 'Champagne'

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.

Arctotis x hybrida hort. 'Harlequin' is a bushy bedding plant with daisy-like blooms from summer to autumn, ideal for full sun and well-drained soil.

Arctotis x hybrida hort. 'Harlequin'

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.

Arctotis x hybrida hort. 'Sutton's Special Hybrids' is a hardy bedding plant for full sun, ideal for spring and summer borders, patios, and gravel gardens.

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

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.

Arctotis x hybrida hort. cream and green is a bushy, deciduous plant ideal for full sun, perfect for summer and autumn colour in borders, patios, and gravel