Arctotis 'Brick Red'

How to grow Arctotis 'Brick Red' in NZ

Arctotis 'Brick Red' grows best in full sun and well drained soil, performing strongly in warm and dry environments. Choose an open, sunny location to support abundant flowering. Avoid heavy or waterlogged soils, as Arctotis prefers lean, free draining ground. Water plants during establishment, then reduce watering once mature. It excels in coastal, inland, and exposed New Zealand gardens.

Arctotis 'Brick Red' care tips

Caring for Arctotis 'Brick Red' is easy due to its naturally tough growing habit. Remove spent flowers to encourage prolonged blooming. Trim plants lightly if they become untidy or stretched. Avoid excessive fertiliser and overwatering, as rich conditions can reduce flowering. It is resilient to pests and diseases, making it ideal for low maintenance spaces.

Arctotis 'Brick Red' size, spacing, and growth rate

Arctotis 'Brick Red' generally grows twenty to thirty centimetres tall and spreads up to fifty centimetres wide. Its spreading form makes it suitable for ground cover or gap filling. Space plants forty to fifty centimetres apart to allow for natural spreading. It grows quickly in warm climates and forms a dense, weed suppressing mat.

Landscaping uses for Arctotis 'Brick Red'

Arctotis 'Brick Red' is excellent for sunny borders, rockeries, banks, and dry landscapes. Its rich red blooms pair beautifully with silver foliage plants, grasses, succulents, and other drought tolerant species. It performs well in areas exposed to heat or reflected sunlight. This variety also suits mass planting for large scale colour displays.

Why buy Arctotis 'Brick Red' from The Plant Company?

Buying Arctotis 'Brick Red' from The Plant Company ensures you receive a strong, healthy plant grown with expert care. As New Zealand’s most trusted plant nursery, we supply top performing Arctotis varieties selected for colour, resilience, and reliability. Your plant is securely delivered nationwide and supported with straightforward growing guidance. Choose The Plant Company for dependable quality and long lasting garden colour.