Overview
Gerbera 'Eclair' is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Gerbera, part of the Asteraceae family, with semi-evergreen foliage. Gerbera 'Eclair' 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 'Eclair' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial in the Asteraceae grown for its daisy-like flowerheads, which appear from June to September. The plant carries semi-evergreen foliage and is intended for conservatory or greenhouse cultivation as well as outdoor containers. It requires full sun in a sheltered, south- or west-facing position and performs best in neutral loam that drains freely. Gerbera 'Eclair' is classed as tender (H1c) and should be kept frost-free.
About the genus
Gerbera L. is a genus of plants in the Asteraceae (Compositae) family. The first scientific description of a Gerbera was made by J. D.
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In the garden
Gerbera 'Eclair' belongs to the genus Gerbera within the Asteraceae and is cultivated for its summer display and use as cut flowers. Flowering runs from June to September, producing single-headed, daisy-type blooms over a mound of semi-evergreen leaves. Plants form tidy clumps of herbaceous growth and are typically grown where their flowering can be protected from cold and wet conditions. Place Gerbera 'Eclair' in full sun on a well-drained loam of neutral pH and choose a sheltered south- or west-facing aspect to maximise bloom. The H1c hardiness rating indicates a tender plant best kept in a frost-free environment; where temperatures fall, grow under glass or in containers that can be moved to a conservatory or greenhouse. Good drainage is essential to avoid root wetness through the winter months. Suitable uses include patios and container displays, conservatory and greenhouse planting, summer flower borders and beds, and supplying cut flowers for fresh arrangements. Flowers are produced across the June–September season, so plan cutting for vases during that window to make the most of the plant's bloom period.
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 'Eclair' 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 'Eclair'
- 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 'Eclair'?
Gerbera 'Eclair' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Gerbera 'Eclair' need?
Gerbera 'Eclair' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Gerbera 'Eclair' hardy in the UK?
Gerbera 'Eclair' 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 'Eclair'?
Division in early spring, Basal cuttings, Heel cuttings from side shoots in summer.
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