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Arctotis 'Bonfire'

African Daisy

Arctotis 'Bonfire' is a fiery and eye catching perennial known for its glowing orange red daisy like blooms and striking silver green foliage. Flowering from spring through autumn, it lights up New Zealand gardens with bold, long lasting colour. This hardy and sun loving variety thrives in hot, dry areas and performs well even in poor soils. Perfect for borders, banks, rockeries, and mass planting, it delivers impressive visual impact with minimal care.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Perennials
Height:40 cm
Spread:1.00 m
Flowering time:Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances:Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy
Garden uses:Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Mediterranean, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asAfrican Daisy
Sku12521

How to grow Arctotis 'Bonfire' in NZ

Arctotis 'Bonfire' grows best in full sun and free draining soil, performing strongly in warm and dry conditions. Choose an open, sunny site to encourage abundant flowering and compact growth. Avoid heavy or saturated soils, as Arctotis prefers lean, dry ground. Water during establishment, then reduce once the plant matures. It thrives in coastal, inland, and exposed gardens throughout New Zealand.

Arctotis 'Bonfire' care tips

Arctotis 'Bonfire' is naturally low maintenance and easy to care for. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage ongoing flowering. Trim lightly if plants become untidy or stretched. Avoid rich fertilisers and overwatering, as these reduce flowering and can cause weak growth. It is generally pest and disease resistant, making it ideal for low care landscapes.

Arctotis 'Bonfire' size, spacing, and growth rate

Arctotis 'Bonfire' generally reaches twenty to thirty centimetres tall and spreads up to fifty centimetres wide. Its spreading, mat forming habit makes it excellent for ground cover and infilling open spaces. Space plants forty to fifty centimetres apart to allow for natural spreading. It grows quickly in warm conditions, forming a dense canopy that helps suppress weeds.

Landscaping uses for Arctotis 'Bonfire'

Arctotis 'Bonfire' is perfect for sunny borders, banks, rockeries, and coastal gardens. Its flame toned flowers pair beautifully with silver foliage plants, grasses, succulents, and drought tolerant perennials. It performs well in hot, exposed sites including driveways and slopes. This variety is also ideal for mass planting to create a bold, long lasting colour display.

Why buy Arctotis 'Bonfire' from The Plant Company?

When you purchase Arctotis 'Bonfire' from The Plant Company, you receive a strong, healthy plant grown with exceptional care. As New Zealand's most trusted plant nursery, we offer Arctotis varieties selected for colour strength, resilience, and performance. Your plant is securely delivered nationwide and supported with practical growing advice. Choose The Plant Company for lasting garden colour and dependable quality.

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