Overview
Gerbera Bentley ('Sch177010') is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Gerbera, part of the Asteraceae family, with semi-evergreen foliage. Gerbera Bentley ('Sch177010') grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include patio and container plants, conservatory and greenhouse, cut flowers and flower borders and beds.
About
Gerbera Bentley ('Sch177010') is a clump-forming cultivar of the Gerbera genus, which comprises perennial plants with a basal rosette of leaves and hairy stems topped by daisy-like flowerheads. This semi-evergreen cultivar thrives in full sun and prefers a sheltered aspect facing south or west. It grows best in fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to H1c, it is suitable for patios, containers, conservatories, greenhouses, cut flowers, and flower borders, offering interest during spring and summer.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Gerbera
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1c
Plant details
Gerbera Bentley ('Sch177010') size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse, Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Semi-evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Conservatory and greenhouse, Cut flowers, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Gerbera Bentley ('Sch177010')
- Propagation
- Division in early spring, Basal cuttings, Heel cuttings from side shoots in summer
- Pest resistance
- Glasshouse whitefly, Chrysanthemum leaf miner, Aphids, Tarsonemid mites
- Disease resistance
- Grey moulds, Leaf spot, Root rot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Gerbera Bentley ('Sch177010')?
Gerbera Bentley ('Sch177010') prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Gerbera Bentley ('Sch177010') need?
Gerbera Bentley ('Sch177010') grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Gerbera Bentley ('Sch177010') hardy in the UK?
Gerbera Bentley ('Sch177010') has an RHS hardiness rating of H1c, meaning it needs a warm, frost-free position of 5–10°C and is best grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Gerbera Bentley ('Sch177010')?
Division in early spring, Basal cuttings, Heel cuttings from side shoots in summer.
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