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    • Photo of Arctotis 'Pink Sugar' by Grace Peterson

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    Arctotis 'Pink Sugar'

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3"-12"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 9a-12

    Arctotis 'Pink Sugar' plant details

    Arctotis 'Pink Sugar' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer coral and pink flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctotis 'Pink Sugar'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: deciduous blue and green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 3 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: coral and pink blooms in fall, spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctotis 'Pink Sugar'

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

    Gardening facts about Arctotis 'Pink Sugar' plant

    How to Grow Arctotis 'Pink Sugar'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

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

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • coral

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Zones

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