Gerbera jamesonii 'California Mix'

Gerber Daisy

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Common Name:

Gerber Daisy

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

3

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

40°C

Minimum temperature:

15°C

Maximum height:

60 cm

Maximum width:

30 cm

Gerber Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii 'California Mix') - Description

Elegant, 3" daisy-like flowers, on long stems. Exquisite shades of yellow, orange, crimson, white and pink. Attracts butterflies. Full sun to partial shade. Ht.2'. Space 10-12" apart. Good for cutting. Start outdoors after all frost. Annual.

Gerber Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii 'California Mix') - Blooming

The cut flowers are often used fresh or dry. Blooms daisy-like flowers.

Gerber Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii 'California Mix') - Growth

Grow in full sun, but in hot summer environments, provide afternoon shade. If you are planning to overwinter them indoors, grow in pots, burying them to the rims in the flower bed.

Gerber Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii 'California Mix') - Planting

Sow seeds indoors in individual pots 12 weeks before last spring frost at 65-75°F (18-24°C). When sowing, just press seeds into soil surface, will germinate in 2-3 weeks. When transplanting, set crowns slightly above the soil surface. Or take basal offsets in late summer for rooting and overwinter in pots. If you are dividing their roots, be especially gentle.

Gerber Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii 'California Mix') - Pest

Prone to slugs, snails, earwigs, and aphids. They can be controlled with Neem oil or a molluscicide.

Gerber Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii 'California Mix') - Interesting facts

Gerbera are native to grasslands in the temperate and mountainous areas of Africa, Asia, Indonesia, and Madagascar.

Gerber Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii 'California Mix') - Soil and irrigation

Grow in average to rich, evenly moist, well-drained soil. If your bed is poorly drained, raise the bed to help draining. Water regularly, and do not allow soil to dry out.