{"product_id":"prato-di-arctotheca-calendula","title":"Arctotheca calendula lawn","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wKrrJoNvQko\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003eArctotheca calendula is a \u003cstrong\u003egroundcover\u003c\/strong\u003e that will give you a \u003cstrong\u003eflowering lawn\u003c\/strong\u003e for much of the year. Its beautiful bright yellow flowers will illuminate your garden, making it more vibrant and cheerful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur lawns use over 80% less irrigation and maintenance than a traditional lawn. Try it to believe it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHalf tray of 30 plants (3 m²)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTray of 60 plants (6 m²)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCell diameter: 5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eAsteraceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eGroundcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eGreen\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eYellow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 38px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 38px;\"\u003eFlowering period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 38px;\"\u003eMarch, April, May, June, July, August, September\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eCold hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eDown to -8°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003eDrought tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 18px;\"\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eSalt tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eTread resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 38px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 38px;\"\u003eMaximum height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 38px;\"\u003e25 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eExposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eFull sun, partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDESCRIPTION OF THE LAWN ALTERNATIVE: ARCTOTHECA CALENDULA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArctotheca calendula is native to South Africa, as can be easily guessed from the nicknames by which it is known (\u003cstrong\u003eSouth African grass\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eCape calendula\u003c\/strong\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an annual groundcover, but in warm climates it spreads so quickly that reseeding is not necessary. Its exceptionally rapid growth and high salt tolerance make it a perfect choice for any \u003cstrong\u003ecoastal garden\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArctotheca calendula should not be confused with its very common medicinal cousin in the Asteraceae family, Calendula officinalis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCHARACTERISTICS OF ARCTOTHECA CALENDULA\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArctotheca calendula is a hardy and very robust plant that is extremely easy to grow. Its origins have made it very drought-tolerant and fond of well-drained soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts abundant flowering appears in early spring and lasts until late autumn, especially in the warmer areas of our country. The flowers resemble large daisies in a beautiful bright yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArctotheca calendula can easily be combined with other groundcovers. For example, it could create a varied colour palette when paired with the striking flowers of Lippia nodiflora and\/or Verbena hybrida, particularly hardy plants that can keep up with the growth rate of Arctotheca. Remember that a varied lawn tends to be more resistant and adaptable!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePLANTING AND MAINTENANCE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with most lawn alternatives, the best time to plant Arctotheca calendula is in early autumn. This choice allows you to make the most of the water provided by the approaching rainy season, but spring planting is equally suitable for the harmonious growth of the plants. If you plant the lawn in spring, you will need to allow for a few extra waterings during the first summer to support the plants as they establish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy following our recommended planting density (10 plants per square metre), the Arctotheca calendula lawn will close evenly within 8–12 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the establishment phase, the lawn will need to be watered infrequently but with abundant amounts of water. The frequency of \u003cstrong\u003ewatering Arctotheca calendula\u003c\/strong\u003e during this initial phase should be assessed independently, ensuring that the soil is completely dry at a depth of 8–10 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the lawn has completed its first year, watering can be limited to once (or at most twice) a year. As for the \u003cstrong\u003emaintenance of Arctotheca calendula\u003c\/strong\u003e, we recommend mowing 3 to 6 times a year. Remember not to underestimate the exuberance of this alternative lawn: a minimum level of control will be necessary to prevent Arctotheca from spreading excessively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eARCTOTHECA CALENDULA SALES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArctotheca calendula is sold in trays of 60 cells. For optimal coverage, we recommend a density of 10 plants per square metre, so each tray is designed to cover 6 m².\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can achieve the area you need by combining 6 m² trays and half trays of 3 m² (30 plants). 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