About
A herbaceous perennial about 45cm high, with semi-evergreen, wavy-edged, dark green leaves, and flowerheads with bright pink ray florets and brown centres, from late spring to early autumn.
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 typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants
Care notes
CultivationGarvinea cultivars can be grown outside in full sun, in moderately fertile, well-drained soil that does not become waterlogged, with a loose, organic mulch for winter protection; for more advice, see gerbera cultivation
PruningNo pruning required, but deadheading will encourage more flowering
PropagationPropagate by division in early spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to glasshouse whitefly, chrysanthemum leaf miner, aphids, and tarsonemid mites but generally pest free
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to grey moulds (Botrytis), fungal leaf spot, fungal root rots, and Verticillium wilt but generally disease-free