African Daisy. Free-flowering annual or short-lived perennial with brilliant orange-red daisy-like flowers. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers June to September. Full sun. Protect from frost.
Arctotis x hybrida ‘Flame’
Free-flowering annual or short-lived perennial with brilliant orange-red daisy-like flowers.
Additional information
| Generic | Arctotis |
|---|---|
| Species | x hybrida |
| Varietry | 'Flame' |
| Common Name | African Daisy |
| Flower Colour | orange, red |
| Soil | Light |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Semi-evergreen |
| Height | 40cm |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Spread | 40cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Protect from frost |
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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