About
A compact, aromatic perennial to about 60cm tall from rocky habitats in Turkey and Iran, with small, broadly ovate, grey-woolly leaves and slender racemes of two-lipped, pale blue to lilac flowers in summer. A choice species for a sunny, well-drained rock garden or raised bed.
About the genus
Gerbera are perennials with basal rosettes of leaves from which emerge hairy stems each bearing a daisy-like flowerhead; flowers can be single or double and in shades of yellow, orange, red, white, pink or purple
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, containers, mixed plantings.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil. Water during establishment.
PruningRemove dead growth as needed.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.