About
A compact, semi-evergreen perennial to around 35cm tall and wide with dark green, lobed leaves forming a basal rosette. Daisy-like flowers comprising white ray florets with a soft pink flush on the reverse surrounding a pale yellow eye are borne over a long season.
About the genus
Gerbera are perennials with basal rosettes of leaves from which emerge hairy stems each bearing a daisy-like flowerhead; flowers can be single or double and in shades of yellow, orange, red, white, pink or purple
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeBedding, Conservatory Greenhouse, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitBushy
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesPatio and container plants, City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in fertile well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun; ideal for patio containers grown in a peat-free, loam-based potting compost (JI No.2) and may be overwintered under glass in colder areas. See Gerbera cultivation for further information
PruningDeadhead spent flowers
PropagationPropagate for home use by division in early spring or by basal cuttings, or heel cuttings from side shoots, in summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids, leaf miners and glasshouse whitefly
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews, grey moulds, a leaf spot or root rot