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You will be amazed of the sheer number of blooms which one Arctotis ‘Heidi’ plant can produce. Oodles of rich golden, yellow daisy like flowers with velvety looking petals and a yolk yellow centre are produced from June right through to October time. Stems are long and strong – ideal for a vase as well as a garden border – and blooms measure up to 8cm across for maximum impact. Foliage emerges in March and is finely cut with silver-grey tones. Enchantingly, if you peek beneath the foliage, you will see many more buds lining up for their turn to emerge and open in the sunshine. Pollinator friendly, the flowers have good weather resistance and reach a height and spread of 30-40cm. Arctotis ‘Heidi’ is a tender, herbaceous perennial which will need protection from temperatures consistently dipping below 1 to 5°C. Frequently grown as annual bedding in the UK, Arctotis can be overwintered in a heated greenhouse or conservatory then returned outside the following year. Prefers well-drained soil of any type except clay and enjoys a position in full sun.
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Key Information
| Latin Name | Arctotis ‘Heidi’ |
|---|---|
| Common Name | African Daisy, Venedio Arctotis |
| Hardiness | H2 (1 to 5°C) |
| Colour | Yellow |
| Format | Young Plants |
| Position | Full-Sun |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height in Maturity (m) | 0.40 m |
| Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.30 |
| Soil Conditions | Chalk Loam Sand |
| Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral |
| Aspect | South-facing, West-facing |
| Drought Tolerant | Yes |
| Good for pots | Yes |
| Good for Rockeries | Yes |
| Good for wildlife | Yes |
| Good for pollinators | Yes |
| Good for cutting | Yes |
| Good for groundcover | Yes |
