African daisy
Arctotis spp.
Also known as
Cape daisy
Arctotis stoechadifolia P. J. Bergius, Frühlingsblüte West Coast N.P. P1030626 by Amrum (CC BY-SA 2.5)
Full Sun
Moderate watering
Tender
H1c
RHS hardiness
5°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
60cm | Max | |
30cm | Min |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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African daisy Overview
A genus of around 70 annual and perennial species native to dry, rocky slopes in South Africa. They are grown for their bright, daisy-like flowers, which close in response to dull light and have been cultivated to produce a range of colours and to stay open for longer.
How to propagate African daisy
Seed
Propagation is by seeds in the autumn or spring.
Cuttings
Stem cuttings all-year-round.
Other uses of African daisy
Grown for their flower heads and foliage. Suitable for coastal conditions.
