Also known as African Daisy · 35 gardener saves
Arctotis: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Arctotis, the genus most gardeners know as african daisy. We track 7 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 7 most-saved Arctotis varieties
Of 7 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
#1 most savedSunset African Daisy
Arctotis arctotis 'Sunset'
#2 most savedFlame African Daisy
Arctotis x hybrida 'Flame'
#3 most savedAfrican Daisy
Arctotis x hybrida
Pink Sugar African Daisy
Arctotis arctotis 'Pink Sugar'
Large Marge Arctotis
Arctotis stoechadifolia 'Large Marge'
African Daisy
Arctotis arctotis 'Ultra Violet'
Wine African Daisy
Arctotis x hybrida 'Wine'
How to grow Arctotis
What the Arctotis varieties in our catalog actually agree on — drawn from the care records of the 7 most-grown of them, not from a generic template.
The Arctotis year
- DeadheadMay–September100% of varieties
Remove spent flowers regularly to promote continuous blooming.
- FertilizeApril–July100% of varieties
Apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly, especially for container plants.
- PlantMarch–May71% of varieties
Plant seedlings or transplants after the danger of last frost has passed.
- Pinch TipsApril and May43% of varieties
Pinch back young stems to encourage a bushier, more compact habit.
Do
- Mulch to retain soil moisture
- Water deeply but infrequently to prevent root rot 🌱
- Deadhead regularly to promote continuous flowering
- Provide full sun for optimal growth
- Apply a balanced fertilizer monthly during blooming season
Avoid
- Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot ❌
- Overwater which can cause root rot ❌
- Plant in shady areas, as they prefer full sun
- Ignore deadheading, which reduces flowering
What goes wrong with Arctotis
| Problem | What you'll see | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Aphids | Sticky residue and distorted leaves | Apply insecticidal soap or neem oil |
| Spider mites | Fine webbing and speckled foliage | Increase humidity and spray with horticultural oil |
| Spider Mites | Fine webbing on the undersides of leaves | Increase humidity and spray with insecticidal soap |
| Powdery Mildew | White powdery coating on leaves | Improve air circulation and apply fungicide |
| Powdery mildew | White powdery coating on leaves | Use neem oil or sulfur-based fungicide |
| Root rot | Wilting and blackened roots | Ensure well-draining soil and reduce watering |
Making more Arctotis
Seed
- Tuck seeds into soil in early spring, covering lightly.
- Keep soil moist for 2 weeks until germination occurs.
- Thin seedlings to 12 inches apart after sprouting.
Cuttings
- Take 4-inch cuttings from healthy plants in late spring.
- Dip cuttings in rooting hormone and plant in moist medium.
- Maintain high humidity for 6 weeks until roots develop.
Arctotis questions
How many types of Arctotis are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 7 distinct Arctotis varieties. The most popular — ranked by 35 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Arctotis grow in?
Across its varieties, Arctotis covers USDA Zones 6–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Arctotis bloom?
Most Arctotis varieties bloom in late spring, late spring to fall, late spring to fall. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Arctotis should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
Keep exploring
Arctotis shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Arctotis in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
