Arctotis
'Flame'
Flame African Daisy
Family |
Asteraceae |
Genus |
Arctotis |
Cultivar |
'Flame' |
Category |
Perennials, Tropicals |
Synonyms |
Arctotis x hybrida 'Flame' |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
9 -11 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
Requires cool season protection under glass. |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H2 |
Temperature (°C) |
2 - 4 |
Temperature (°F) |
35 - 40 |
Height |
Up to 0.5 m |
Spread |
Up to 0.5 m |
General Description |
Arctotis x hybrida 'Flame' is a perennial with grey-green leaves and daisy-like, orange-red flowers. |
Landscape |
Grows well in a container. |
Cultivation |
Grow in full sun, in well-drained soil. |
Pests |
Possible pests include: aphids and leaf-mining flies. No serious diseases of note. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Flower Description |
Daisy-like, up to 8 cm in diameter with bright orange-red petals. |
Notable Specimens |
RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England. |