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:
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.