Arctotis ‘Silverdust Sunset’

Common Name:
African Daisy 'Silverdust Sunset'

Description:
Arctotis ‘Silverdust Sunset’ is a vibrant and hardy ground cover that brings a bold splash of colour to low-maintenance gardens. This South African native hybrid is known for its striking daisy-like flowers that range in shades from sunset orange and coral to deep apricot, often with darker centres that add contrast. Its foliage is equally ornamental, forming a dense, silvery-grey mat that contrasts beautifully with its warm-toned blooms. In Melbourne conditions, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, performing best in drier spots with minimal water once established. 'Silverdust Sunset' is an extended bloomer, producing waves of flowers from spring through autumn, with sporadic flowering even in winter in milder microclimates. Excellent for mass plantings, rockeries, roadside verges, or container gardens, it is both heat and drought tolerant and a magnet for pollinators. Regular deadheading will encourage repeat flowering, and its spreading habit helps suppress weeds, making it as practical as it is decorative.

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

Mature Size:
Height: 20–30 cm
Width: 60–90 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Orange
Coral
Apricot
Red tones with darker centres

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Drought Tolerant
Bee Attracting
Perennial
Herbaceous
Excellent for Mass Planting
Low Maintenance
Frost Tolerant (light frost)

Toxicity:
Not known to be toxic to humans or animals.

Companion Plants:
Gazania rigens
Osteospermum 'Voltage Yellow'
Sedum 'Autumn Joy'
Lavandula dentata
Helichrysum petiolare