Overview
Gerbera Boban ('Dogerboban') is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Gerbera, part of the Asteraceae family, with semi-evergreen foliage. Gerbera Boban ('Dogerboban') 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 Boban ('Dogerboban') is a clump-forming cultivar of the Gerbera genus, which comprises perennial plants with a basal rosette of leaves and hairy stems topped with daisy-like flowerheads. This semi-evergreen herbaceous perennial thrives in full sun with a south- or west-facing aspect and prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable for conservatories, greenhouses, patios, containers, and flower borders, it is hardy to H1c and offers interest in spring and summer. Propagation is by division in early spring or cuttings in 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 Boban ('Dogerboban') 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 Boban ('Dogerboban')
- 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 Boban ('Dogerboban')?
Gerbera Boban ('Dogerboban') prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Gerbera Boban ('Dogerboban') need?
Gerbera Boban ('Dogerboban') grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Gerbera Boban ('Dogerboban') hardy in the UK?
Gerbera Boban ('Dogerboban') 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 Boban ('Dogerboban')?
Division in early spring, Basal cuttings, Heel cuttings from side shoots in summer.
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