About
A mat-forming, evergreen perennial with basal rosettes of linear to lance-shaped leaves with white, woolly undersides arising from a stout woody crown and flowers that close up in dull weather. The solitary, daisy-like flowerheads up to 8cm in diameter are borne from spring into summer but may appear intermittently throughout the year in frost-free climates and comprise golden-yellow to orange ray florets often with dark spots near their bases surrounding a reddish-orange central disc.
About the genus
Gazania can be annuals or evergreen perennials, of spreading habit, with lobed lance-shaped leaves and showy daisy-like flowers which close in dull weather
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeBedding, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Flowers close when shaded. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. Will survive winter outdoors in mild areas. Water in prolonged dry spells
PruningNo pruning required. Deadhead regularly
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings taken from the base of shoots in late summer and kept in frost free conditions over winter
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free except for aphids when overwintered indoors
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free but may be susceptible to stem and root rots in overly moist soils