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

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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