Gerbera Garvinea Crista ('Garcrista') (Garvinea Series) — Clump forming

Overview

Gerbera Garvinea Crista ('Garcrista') (Garvinea Series) is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Gerbera, part of the Asteraceae family, with semi-evergreen foliage. Gerbera Garvinea Crista ('Garcrista') (Garvinea 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 Garvinea Crista ('Garcrista') is a cultivar within the Gerbera genus, known for its clump-forming habit and semi-evergreen foliage. As a herbaceous perennial suited to conservatories and greenhouses, it thrives in fertile, well-drained loam soil with neutral pH, favouring full sun and sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects. This cultivar produces daisy-like flowerheads on hairy stems emerging from a basal rosette of leaves, offering interest through spring and summer. It is suitable for patio and container planting, as well as cut flowers and flower borders, and can be propagated by division or cuttings.

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 Garvinea Crista ('Garcrista') (Garvinea 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 Garvinea Crista ('Garcrista') (Garvinea 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 Garvinea Crista ('Garcrista') (Garvinea Series)?

Gerbera Garvinea Crista ('Garcrista') (Garvinea Series) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Gerbera Garvinea Crista ('Garcrista') (Garvinea Series) need?

Gerbera Garvinea Crista ('Garcrista') (Garvinea Series) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.

Is Gerbera Garvinea Crista ('Garcrista') (Garvinea Series) hardy in the UK?

Gerbera Garvinea Crista ('Garcrista') (Garvinea 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 Garvinea Crista ('Garcrista') (Garvinea Series)?

Division in early spring, Basal cuttings, Heel cuttings from side shoots in summer.

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