Arctotis 'Flame' (Flame African Daisy)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Arctotis |
| Cultivar | 'Flame' |
| Synonyms | Arctotis x hybrida 'Flame' |
| Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 9 -11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 2 - 4 |
| Temperature (°F) | 35 - 40 |
| Height | Up to 0.5 m |
| Spread | Up to 0.5 m |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Arctotis x hybrida 'Flame' is a perennial with grey-green leaves and daisy-like, orange-red flowers. |
| Landscape | Grows well in a container. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun, in well-drained soil. |
| Pests | Possible pests include: aphids and leaf-mining flies. No serious diseases of note. |
| Notable Specimens | RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Flower Description | Daisy-like, up to 8 cm in diameter with bright orange-red petals. |
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