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Arctotis Jaffa Ice Seeds - African Daisy

Venidium fastuosum Jaffa Ice
African Marigold, Cape Daisy

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For the second year, I sowed them, the germination rate is 50%, I know that now. What I wanted to add is that the young plants reseeded themselves with the 2020 plants. I had about twenty young plants. But they are smaller. Maybe it's due to the lack of sunlight this year, as soon as there is sunshine, the Arctotis can grow 10 cm (4in) per day. Impressive! And the flowers are so beautiful, it's a shame that there are only two colours.

Olivier, 18/09/2021

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Arcotis fastuosum 'Jaffa Ice' is a tender perennial that produces brilliant white and orange inflorescences marked with a dark, contrasting ring and central disc. Enjoy a profusion of colourful blooms over attractive greyish-green leaves from early summer until the first frosts. A marvellous choice for borders, rock gardens and sunny window boxes! It thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.
Flower size
10 cm
Height at maturity
60 cm
Exposure
Sun
Annual / Perennial
Annual
Germination time (days)
18 days
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Flowering time June to October
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Description

'Jaffa Ice' is an eye-catching variety of Arcotis fastuosum, commonly known as African Daisy. It produces brilliant orange and white inflorescences punctuated with a large, dark, contrasting ring and central disc. Depending on the climate and sowing date, Arctotis has an exceptionally long flowering period, displaying a profusion of colourful blooms over attractive greyish-green leaves from early summer until the first frosts. This tender perennial is often grown as an annual in colder climates. It is a marvellous choice for borders, rock gardens and sunny window boxes. It thrives in well-drained soil, preferably in full sunshine.

Venedium fastuosum or Actotis fastuosum is a herbaceous perennial plant of the Asteraceae family. It is native to Cape Town, South Africa, hence the common names African Daisy or Cape Daisy. In colder climates, it is grown as an annual as it flowers in its first year. Arctotis is an excellent ground cover plant, a single plant can be enough to cover an entire square metre of soil. 'Jaffa Ice' forms a 60-cm-tall clump of hollow, ridged, pubescent stems. The deeply lobed, dark green foliage in borne fairly low down on the stem. It is covered with fine white down which gives the leaves an attractive bluish, silvery sheen; during mild winters, it is semi-evergreen. The flowering period generally begins 10 weeks after sowing, from June-July to September-October. In milder climates, it is possible to sow Arctotis outdoors in the autumn for blooms as early as March-April the following year. The large, 10 cm blooms appear over the foliage. They are made up of brilliant white or orange petals with a contrasting dark base, organised around a purplish black central disc. They are light-sensitive, meaning that they close at night or during dull, overcast weather. The pollinated blooms give way to seeds which stay viable for 2 or 3 years.

Arctotis 'Jaffa Ice' is a tough, undemanding perennial plant that tolerates sea spray and hot, dry summers. It is a valuable plant for seaside gardens and dry gardens and will perform well in all types of soil providing it's not waterlogged. Combine it with Gerberas, Felicia and Dyer’s Chamomile in rock gardens or up dry slopes, or use it to add an exotic touch to mixed borders. For lush blooms, make sure to provide it with plenty of sun. African Daisies also grow well in pots and make excellent cut flowers.

Flowering

Flower colour multicoloured
Flowering time June to October
Inflorescence Flower head
Flower size 10 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Annual
Foliage colour green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 30 cm
Growth rate fast

Botanical data

Genus

Venidium

Species

fastuosum

Cultivar

Jaffa Ice

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

African Marigold, Cape Daisy

Origin

South Africa

Product reference14161

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Planting and care

Sow indoors as early as February, under a cold frame in April-May or direct sow outdoors the previous autumn in warmer climates. Lightly cover the seeds and keep the soil moist but not soggy. Germination generally takes 14 to 21 days at 15-18°C. When they are strong enough to be handled and the soil has warmed up (usually May-June), plant them out in their final location, leaving 30 cm between each plant. Young Arctotis plants can be subject to attacks by blackfly, slugs and snails.

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Sowing period

Sowing period March to April
Germination time (days) 18 days

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Edge of border, Container
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Any
Soil moisture Moist soil, very well-drained
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