About
A clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial to around 40cm tall and wide with lance-shaped, lobed leaves forming a basal rosette. Daisy-like orange to dark yellow flowers to 5cm in diameter are produced in profusion from spring until the first frosts.
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
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Herbaceous Perennial, Houseplants
HabitBushy
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
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 flowers regularly
PropagationPropagate by softwood cuttings in summer
Pest resistanceAphids, glasshouse whitefly and leaf miners may be a problem
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to leaf spot (fungal) and root rot