Arctotis Flame

Common Name:
Arctotis 'Flame'

Description:
Arctotis 'Flame' is a dazzling, heat-loving ground cover that delivers a fiery burst of colour with its brilliant flame-orange to reddish-orange daisy-like blooms. These striking flowers are held proudly above a dense mat of silvery-green foliage, making it a standout in mass plantings, rockeries, verges, and low borders. Flowering prolifically from late winter through to late autumn, this tough perennial thrives in full sun and performs exceptionally well in Melbourne’s climate, especially in dry, coastal, and low-maintenance gardens. 'Flame' is fast-growing, weed-suppressive, and drought tolerant once established. Regular deadheading will encourage continual flowering, and while it is tolerant of light frosts, protection during severe cold spells may be beneficial. With its glowing tones and reliable nature, Arctotis 'Flame' is ideal for injecting warmth and contrast into modern or Mediterranean-style gardens.

Form:
Ground Cover
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
Height: 20–30 cm
Width: 60–80 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun

Flowering:
Flowers in Winter
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Flame Orange
Reddish-Orange
Copper Tones

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Drought Tolerant
Coastal Tolerant
Low Maintenance
Fast Growing
Perennial (short-lived in some conditions)
Weed Suppressive
Bee Attracting
Butterfly Attracting

Toxicity:
Considered non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:
Gazania 'Sunbathers Sunset Jane'
Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’
Helichrysum petiolare (Licorice Plant)
Lomandra ‘Little Pal’
Osteospermum ‘Voltage Yellow’