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Arctotis × hybrida hort. 'Mahogany'

African daisy 'Mahogany'

a tender perennial with narrow, grey-green leaves and deep mahogany-red flowers to 9cm across, held well above the foliage in summer and early autumn

Synonyms
Arctotis 'Mahogany'
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1 year
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green Grey Silver
Summer Red Green Grey Silver
Autumn Red Green Grey Silver
Winter Green Grey Silver
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

West–facing or South–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H2
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Matforming
Genus

Arctotis can be annuals or perennials, erect or spreading in habit, with simple or lobed leaves often silvery beneath, and showy daisy-like flowers in summer and early autumn

Name status

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Needs a well-drained soil in full sun to flower well. Suitable for cultivation in a container

Propagation

Propagate by stem cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Patio and container plants
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Deadhead regularly

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and leaf-mining flies

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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