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Arctotis 'Mauve Delight'

African Daisy

Arctotis 'Mauve Delight' is a vibrant and low growing perennial valued for its soft mauve daisy like flowers and attractive silver green foliage. Flowering from spring through autumn, it brings long lasting colour and texture to New Zealand gardens. This drought tolerant and sun loving plant thrives in warm, dry locations and poor soils. Perfect for borders, rock gardens, banks, and mass planting, it provides bold seasonal impact with minimal maintenance.

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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
Sku12836

How to grow Arctotis 'Mauve Delight' in NZ

Arctotis 'Mauve Delight' grows best in full sun and well drained soil, performing exceptionally in hot, dry, and coastal conditions. Choose an open position that receives plenty of sunlight to encourage strong flowering. Avoid heavy or waterlogged soils, as Arctotis prefers lean, dry ground. Water as needed during establishment, then reduce to minimal watering. It is a reliable performer in both inland and coastal New Zealand gardens.

Arctotis 'Mauve Delight' care tips

Caring for Arctotis 'Mauve Delight' is easy due to its naturally tough and resilient nature. Remove spent blooms to promote further flowering through the season. Trim lightly if plants become leggy or to keep them looking tidy. Avoid rich soils and heavy fertilisers, as these can reduce flowering. It is generally pest and disease resistant and ideal for low maintenance gardening.

Arctotis 'Mauve Delight' size, spacing, and growth rate

Arctotis 'Mauve Delight' typically reaches twenty to thirty centimetres in height and spreads up to forty centimetres wide. Its spreading growth makes it an excellent ground cover or filler between other low growing plants. Space plants forty to fifty centimetres apart to allow room for natural spreading. It grows quickly in warm conditions, forming a dense, weed suppressing mat.

Landscaping uses for Arctotis 'Mauve Delight'

Arctotis 'Mauve Delight' is ideal for sunny borders, banks, rockeries, and coastal landscapes. Its mauve flowers pair beautifully with silver foliage plants, grasses, succulents, and other drought tolerant species. It thrives in hot areas with reflected heat, such as driveways or slopes. This variety is also excellent for mass planting to create a vibrant, long lasting display.

Why buy Arctotis 'Mauve Delight' from The Plant Company?

Buying Arctotis 'Mauve Delight' from The Plant Company ensures you receive a robust, healthy plant grown with exceptional care. As New Zealand’s most trusted plant nursery, we provide Arctotis varieties selected for performance, colour, and resilience. Your plant is carefully packed, delivered nationwide, and supported with practical growing tips. Choose The Plant Company for high quality plants and reliable garden success.

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