Gerbera jamesonii

Barberton Daisy

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Common Name:

Barberton 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:

25 cm

Maximum width:

25 cm

Barberton Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii) - Description

Gerbera jamesonii is a species of flowering plant in the genus Gerbera. It is indigenous to South Eastern Africa and commonly known as the Barberton daisy, the Transvaal daisy, and as Barbertonse madeliefie in Afrikaans.

Barberton Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii) - Blooming

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

Barberton Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii) - 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.

Barberton Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii) - 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.

Barberton Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii) - Pest

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

Barberton Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii) - Interesting facts

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

Barberton Daisy (Gerbera jamesonii) - 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.