Overview
Gerbera 'Classic Femmy' (Garvinea Classic Series) is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Gerbera, part of the Asteraceae family, with semi-evergreen foliage. Gerbera 'Classic Femmy' (Garvinea Classic Series) 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 'Classic Femmy' (Garvinea Classic Series) is a clump-forming perennial in the Asteraceae family, known for its semi-evergreen foliage and daisy-like flowerheads. Like other Gerbera, it features a basal rosette of leaves with hairy stems topped by vibrant flowers, thriving best in full sun with a south- or west-facing, sheltered aspect. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil of neutral pH and is hardy to UK zone H1c. This cultivar is suitable for patios, containers, conservatories, greenhouses, cut flowers, and flower borders, with 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 'Classic Femmy' (Garvinea Classic Series) 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 'Classic Femmy' (Garvinea Classic Series)
- 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 'Classic Femmy' (Garvinea Classic Series)?
Gerbera 'Classic Femmy' (Garvinea Classic Series) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Gerbera 'Classic Femmy' (Garvinea Classic Series) need?
Gerbera 'Classic Femmy' (Garvinea Classic Series) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Gerbera 'Classic Femmy' (Garvinea Classic Series) hardy in the UK?
Gerbera 'Classic Femmy' (Garvinea Classic Series) 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 'Classic Femmy' (Garvinea Classic Series)?
Division in early spring, Basal cuttings, Heel cuttings from side shoots in summer.
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