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    Arctotis 'Ultra Violet'

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 6"-12"
    • W: 20"-30"

    planting zones

    • 9a-12

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    Arctotis 'Ultra Violet' plant details

    Arctotis 'Ultra Violet' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with blue, green and white foliage. In fall and summer pink and red flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. 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 'Ultra Violet'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: asteraceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen blue, green and white
    Mature size: 20 IN - 30 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink and red blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: cutting garden, long-blooming, rock garden, self-sowing, spreading, xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Arctotis 'Ultra Violet'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The perfect marriage between beauty and practicality! This new variety of Arctotis from the SF Botanical Garden showcase3” wide flowers with pink petals highlighted by cerise ribs for that extra dazzle.This tough-as-nails, weed-suppressing ground cover can handle some light critter traffic. Perfect for sunny median strips, or in a dry garden bed where their brilliant multi-colored flowers can put on a blooming show from late Summer thru early Winter. Pollen-rich centers attract bees and butterflies. Flowers rise 3-5” above mounding 6-12” high wavy foliage. Over time, each plant will form a 30” wide mound of silvery delight. Tenacious once established, it slowly colonizes an area via underground rhizomes. Not fussy about soils but requires good drainage (no heavy clay). Deadhead for prolonged blooming and for an attractive appearance. Cut back to 5” tall and side-dress with one inch of compost anytime to refresh. Deer resistant. Hardy to 25 degrees F. Grown as an annual in colder climates, it may self-seed.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Arctotis 'Ultra Violet' plant

    How to Grow Arctotis 'Ultra Violet'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

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

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • white
      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • red

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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