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Arctotis 'Flamingo'

Also Known As

  • African Daisy

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 24"-72"

planting zones

  • 9a-12

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Arctotis 'Flamingo' plant details

Arctotis 'Flamingo' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with blue foliage. In spring, summer and winter orange 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 alkaline, average, clay, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Arctotis 'Flamingo'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 24 IN - 72 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: orange and pink blooms in spring, summer and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctotis 'Flamingo'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A drought hardy groundcover for sunny exposed positions and poor sandy soils. Ideal for road verges, carparks, driveways and anywhere else normal plants struggle to survive. Large, 10cm, strawberry pink, black centred, daisy-like flowers smother the silver, crinkled foliage until January or longer given water. Mow after flowering.

By: Zephs

Gardening facts about Arctotis 'Flamingo' plant

How to Grow Arctotis 'Flamingo'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • alkaline
    • adaptable
    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • orange
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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Zones

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