Arctotis hybrida is often sold as X Venidio-Arctotis, or just as Venidio. 'Flame' is another popular cultivar -- deeper orange. ...Read MoreThe flowers are very showy against the silvery foliage, and are produced non-stop from May to September.
The plants are a bit straggly, although some cultivars ('Heidi') may be neater and more prostrate. In areas with mild frosts (-3C) they may survive the winter. In coastal parts of Portugal they are planted as ground cover in towns and reach over six feet across (2m). In colder areas such as coastal Cornwall they may survive if protected with fleece.
Cuttings root very easily. I've found Painted Lady butterflies love the flowers -- and lay eggs on them! The caterpillars are solitary and do very little damage.
Arctotis hybrida is often sold as X Venidio-Arctotis, or just as Venidio. 'Flame' is another popular cultivar -- deeper orange.
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