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Arctotis hybrids 'Big Magenta'

Magenta African Daisy

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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.

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

Water high water-use plants separately from low water-use plants.

Low water-use plants can grow with one-half the water needed by high water-use plants, and can be easily damaged from over watering.