Gerbera jamesonii (Gerbera Daisy)
Deservedly popular throughout the world, Gerbera jamesonii (Gerbera Daisy) is an elegant, upright, evergreen perennial, often grown as an annual, forming a basal rosette of tongue-shaped, dark green, lobed leaves, 10 in. long (25 cm).
Deservedly popular throughout the world, Gerbera jamesonii (Gerbera Daisy) is an elegant, upright, evergreen perennial, often grown as an annual, forming a basal rosette of tongue-shaped, dark green, lobed leaves, 10 in. long (25 cm). Blooming anytime of the year (as perennial) with peaks in early summer and late fall, ravishing single or semi-double daisy-like flowers, up to 4-5 in. across (10-12 cm), are borne singly atop slim yet sturdy, naked stems well above the foliage. The flowers are available in a wide range of colors, including red, yellow, orange, white and pastel colors.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 8 – 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 6 – 11 |
| Climate Zones | 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Gerbera – Gerbera Daisies |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Early,Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)FallWinter |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24″ (60cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy, Evergreen |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Wall-Side Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |