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
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| 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 ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H2Botanical 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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