A splash of colour for a corner
If you would like a lasting splash of colour in the hottest and sunniest spot in your border then arctotis is possibly the answer.
There are about 69 species of these South African daisies, the name of which is derived from the Greek Arktos, a bear, and otos/ear, in suggestion of the hairy stem just below the bloom on some
species Although they are perennials they do not last for very many years; and, as they are so simple to propagate, replacements could be raised annually. Young plants can be raised from cuttings taken from side shoots, or they can be grown from seed. A light soil with good drainage is preferred as they are intolerant of wet conditions. Hybrid plants provide the greatest range of colours, but the different coloured centres and even re-
verse side of the petals are common to nearly all species and varieties to a greater or iesser degree Arctotis grandis is in great favour with flower
arrangers as the flowers of this species last for at least a week. Closed buds at the time of cutting will continue to develop and mature into full bloom.
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