Overview
Gerbera 'Bondi Beach' is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Gerbera, part of the Asteraceae family, with semi-evergreen foliage. Gerbera 'Bondi Beach' 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 'Bondi Beach' is a clump-forming cultivar of Gerbera, a genus of perennial plants in the Asteraceae family known for their basal rosette of leaves and daisy-like flowerheads on hairy stems. This semi-evergreen cultivar thrives in full sun with a south- or west-facing aspect and prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. Suitable for sheltered locations, it is ideal for patios, containers, conservatories, greenhouses, cut flowers, and flower borders. Gerbera 'Bondi Beach' is hardy to H1c and offers seasonal interest in 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 'Bondi Beach' 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 'Bondi Beach'
- 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 'Bondi Beach'?
Gerbera 'Bondi Beach' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Gerbera 'Bondi Beach' need?
Gerbera 'Bondi Beach' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Gerbera 'Bondi Beach' hardy in the UK?
Gerbera 'Bondi Beach' 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 'Bondi Beach'?
Division in early spring, Basal cuttings, Heel cuttings from side shoots in summer.
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- Gerbera 'Belfi'PBR
- Gerbera 'Cantaro'PBR
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