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Gerbera jamesonii

Gerbera,Transvaal Daisy

Plant photo of: Gerbera jamesonii
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

Gerbera jamesonii is a perennial but often grown as an annual. Clumps of tongue-shaped, lobed, 10" long leaves send up slim yet sturdy stems to 1.5' high, each bearing one, slender-petaled, 4"-5" wide daisy, which can be found in red, orange, or yellow. This plant does best in full to part sun with rich, well draining soil. It typically blooms from summer through fall. This is a great plant for cut flower arrangements. It attracts slugs and snails.

 

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.