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Arctotis


African Daisy




Origin:  A cross between A. venusta and A. fastuosa. Genus name from the Greek word 'arktos' which means bear and 'ous', meaning ear.
Family
Asteraceae
Genus
Arctotis
Category
Perennials, Tropicals
Synonyms
Arctotis x hybrida
USDA Hardiness Zone
9 -11
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cool season protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H3 - H4
Temperature (°C)
-7 - (-1)
Temperature (°F)
20 - 30
Height
Up to 40 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
Leaf Description
Dull to silver-grey, margins sinuate (with wave-like indentations).
Flower Description
Up to 7 cm in diameter on long stems. Colours range from pale grey-blue to peach or orange.
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