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    • Photo of Arctotis gumbletonii flower by J.G. in SF

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    Arctotis gumbletonii

    Also Known As

    • African Daisy

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 8"-16"
    • W: 16"-40"

    planting zones

    • 9a-12

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    Arctotis gumbletonii plant details

    Arctotis gumbletonii is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with blue foliage. In summer orange and red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctotis gumbletonii

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
    Mature size: 16 IN - 40 IN - wide, 8 IN - 16 IN - tall
    Flowers: orange and red blooms in summer
    Uses: long-blooming, rock garden, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctotis gumbletonii

    USDA Zones: 9a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, lean, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Thriving in dry soil, this rare & showy Arctotis species comes to us from Namaqualand, South Africa. Striking, fiery orange-red petals surrounded by a purple base appear in Spring atop silvery stems. The dense, mounded foliage is spade shaped & silver haired. EASY & not fussy about soil or water.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Arctotis gumbletonii plant

    How to Grow Arctotis gumbletonii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • lean
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • orange

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Arctotis acaulis [big magenta-flowered]

    aka Arctotis acaulis cv. 'Big Magenta', Big Magenta African Daisy

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Arctotis acaulis [big magenta-flowered] flower by Stan Shebs
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    Arctotis stoechadifolia

    aka Arctotis grandis

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 1'-4'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Arctotis stoechadifolia flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Arctotis 'Pink Sugar'

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 3"-12"

    Width: 6"-12"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Arctotis 'Pink Sugar' by Grace Peterson
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    Arctotis 'Flamingo'

    aka African Daisy

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Groundcover

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 24"-72"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Arctotis 'Flamingo' by Zephs
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    Arctotis [red-flowered]

    aka Arctotis 'Red', African Daisy

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 24"-72"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Arctotis [red-flowered] by Zephs
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