Gerbera Garvinea Madeleine ('Garleine') (Garvinea Series) — Clump forming

Overview

Gerbera Garvinea Madeleine ('Garleine') (Garvinea Series) is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Gerbera, part of the Asteraceae family, with semi-evergreen foliage. Gerbera Garvinea Madeleine ('Garleine') (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 Madeleine ('Garleine') is a clump-forming cultivar of the Gerbera genus, known for its perennial habit and basal rosette of leaves. This semi-evergreen plant produces hairy stems topped with daisy-like flowerheads, thriving best in full sun with a south- or west-facing aspect and sheltered exposure. It prefers 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, with interest during spring and summer. Propagation is 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 Garvinea Madeleine ('Garleine') (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 Madeleine ('Garleine') (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 Madeleine ('Garleine') (Garvinea Series)?

Gerbera Garvinea Madeleine ('Garleine') (Garvinea Series) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Gerbera Garvinea Madeleine ('Garleine') (Garvinea Series) need?

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

Is Gerbera Garvinea Madeleine ('Garleine') (Garvinea Series) hardy in the UK?

Gerbera Garvinea Madeleine ('Garleine') (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 Madeleine ('Garleine') (Garvinea Series)?

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

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