Arctotis hybrids 'Big Magenta'
Magenta African Daisy
Description
This clumping perennial grows to 1' tall by 3-4' wide, with grey green, partially divided leaves. Its flower color ranges from white to yellow, orange, pink, and rose red, and most have a dark center. It should be grown in sun with little or no summer w atering. The African Daisy is damaged by frost below 25 degrees F This variety has a magenta, reddish if you will, flower color. It is a nice contrast from the yellow parent plant.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
Under 1'
Width Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Pink, Red
Flower Season
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
n/a
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
n/a
Location Uses
n/a
Special Uses
n/a
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Dig-up patches of weeds and undesirable grasses from turf areas.
Use water to grow the turf you want, not the weeds you don't want! Once you have eliminated what you don't want, add sod or over-seed to repair the bare areas.