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Arctotis 'Fireball'

African Daisy

Arctotis 'Fireball' delivers intense fiery colour to NZ gardens with its bold red and orange toned blooms that ignite in full sun. This hardy, drought tolerant variety thrives in warm and dry conditions, making it ideal for gardeners wanting vibrant impact with minimal care. It flowers generously through the warmer months and performs beautifully in borders, rock gardens, and containers. Arctotis 'Fireball' brings energy, warmth, and strong visual appeal to outdoor spaces.

Arctotis 'Fireball' orange flowers above grey-green foliage.
Arctotis 'Fireball' plants in a garden featuring orange flowers above grey-green foliage.

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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Perennials
Height:40 cm
Spread:70 cm
Flowering time:Spring, Summer, Winter
Tolerances:Coastal, 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
Sku17628

How to grow Arctotis 'Fireball' in NZ

Arctotis 'Fireball' grows best in full sun and well drained soil throughout NZ. Choose a warm, open site where it receives direct sunlight for most of the day. Water regularly during establishment to help roots develop, then reduce watering as it becomes more tolerant of dry conditions. This variety suits coastal gardens, sunny borders, and pots. Feed lightly in spring to encourage vigorous flowering and consistent seasonal growth.

Arctotis 'Fireball' care tips

Arctotis 'Fireball' is easy to care for and rewards even minimal attention with abundant blooms. Remove spent flowers to encourage further flowering and keep the display looking tidy. Avoid over watering since the plant prefers drier soil once established. A light trim in late summer can refresh the plant and promote new growth. Feed sparingly in spring and shield from excessive winter moisture for reliable ongoing performance.

Arctotis 'Fireball' size spacing and growth rate

Arctotis 'Fireball' typically reaches around thirty centimetres in height and spreads up to forty centimetres wide. Space the plants thirty to forty centimetres apart to ensure good airflow and even growth. Its growth rate is fast in warm, sunny conditions and steady in cooler regions. Once established it becomes drought tolerant and continues flowering freely across the warmer months, offering excellent low maintenance value.

Landscaping uses for Arctotis 'Fireball'

Arctotis 'Fireball' is ideal for adding striking colour to sunny borders, pathways, rock gardens, and mixed plantings. Its fiery blooms stand out beautifully against silver foliage and other drought tolerant plants. It performs exceptionally well in coastal gardens and also thrives in containers where its bright flowers can be enjoyed up close. This variety brings vibrancy, warmth, and long lasting seasonal interest to any outdoor space.

Why buy Arctotis 'Fireball' from The Plant Company?

Arctotis 'Fireball' from The Plant Company is grown with care to ensure strong flowering and reliable growth in NZ conditions. Each plant is selected for health, vigour, and dependable performance. The Plant Company is NZs most trusted plant nursery and provides expert guidance to help your plants thrive. Choosing this variety from us guarantees top quality stock that delivers rich colour, excellent value, and confident garden success.

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