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Herbaceous Perennial

Arctotis × hybrida hort. 'Red Devil'

African daisy 'Red Devil'

A tender perennial with lobed dark green leaves. The orange/red daisy-like flowers are held above the foliage on upright stems from midsummer through autumn.

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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
Summer Red Green
Autumn Red Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Drought resistance
Yes
Hardiness
H2
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
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

Accepted

How to grow

Cultivation

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

Propagation

Propagate by softwood or semi-hardwood cuttings

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Bedding
Pruning

Deadhead regularly

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids and leaf-mining flies

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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