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Products > Arctotis Sun Spot Orange ['Archley'] PP14,667   Arctotis Sun Spot Orange ['Archley'] PP14,667 - Orange African Daisy    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Perennial Family: Asteraceae (Sunflowers) Origin: South Africa (Africa) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Orange Bloomtime: Spring/Summer Synonyms: [X Venidio-Arctotis] Height: 1-2 feet Width: 3-4 feet Exposure: Full Sun Drought Tolerant: Yes Deer Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F Arctotis Sun Spot Orange PP14,667 ['Archley'] (Orange African Daisy) - An evergreen perennial with a compact habit to 10 to 14 inches tall with velvety silver-gray foliage and bright tangerine-orange flowers that appear continuously from April through November. Plant in full sun. Very low water needs. Hardy to 20-25 degrees F (Zone 9). Likely a Venidio-Arctotis hybrid or Arctotis Harlequin Hybrid (syn. Arctotis hybrida, X Venidioarctotis) which involved crossing and back crossing several species including Arctotis venusta grandis and Venidium [now Acrtotis] fastuosa. Hardy to 20 to 25° F. This plant is the product of a breeding program conducted by Graham Brown in Cobbitty, New South Wales, Australia with the objective of creating new early flowering compact Arctotis cultivars with interesting-colored flowers. This plant originated from a cross made in 1998 between Arctotis 'Flame' and Arctotis 'Silver Carpet' It was granted US Patent PP14,667 in April 2004.  This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Arctotis Sun Spot Orange ['Archley'] .