About
A clump-forming, evergreen perennial, to 25cm tall, with cream-edged, dark green leaves. The flowerheads, which close in dull weather, have dark yellow central disc florets surrounded by bright orange, flushed with red, ray florets each with a black basal spot.
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 typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeBedding, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitMatforming
FoliageEvergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1 year
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. May 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 glasshouse grey moulds when overwintered indoors