Overview
Gerbera 'Don Leo' is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Gerbera, part of the Asteraceae family, with semi-evergreen foliage. Gerbera 'Don Leo' 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 'Don Leo' is a clump-forming perennial cultivar within the Gerbera genus, known for its basal rosette of leaves and daisy-like flowerheads. This semi-evergreen plant thrives in full sun with a sheltered, south- or west-facing aspect, preferring 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. Flowering in spring and summer, it benefits from propagation 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 'Don Leo' 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 'Don Leo'
- 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 'Don Leo'?
Gerbera 'Don Leo' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Gerbera 'Don Leo' need?
Gerbera 'Don Leo' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Gerbera 'Don Leo' hardy in the UK?
Gerbera 'Don Leo' 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 'Don Leo'?
Division in early spring, Basal cuttings, Heel cuttings from side shoots in summer.
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