Sunset®: 8-9, 12-24
USDA: 9b-11
Frost Tolerance: Semy hardy in Phoenix, doesn't generally need protection
Heat Tolerance: Questionable
Sun Exposure: Full sun, except in the hot deserts where it should have afternoon shade
Origin: South Africa
Growth Habits: Perennial to 10 inches tall (25 cm), 18 inches tall flower stems (45 cm), 12 to 18 inches wide (30 to 45 cm)
Watering Needs: Moderate water, tends to rot if drainage is poor, or if crown is buried
Propagation: Seeds in spring, clump division in spring
The Gerberas have large beautiful daisy-like flowers that make excellent cut flowers.
Blooming Habits:
Blooms at the end of spring and early fall, plus occasionally during the year.
Culture:
Beware of slugs, and feed frequently. The Gerbera like organic matter in the soil, add compost or peat moss, and mulch in summer. Fertilize in summer to have optimal growth and blossom.
Propagation:
Seedlings sprout in 1 to 1.5 months at 68 to 72° F (20 to 22°C), and bloom after a year.
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