Overview
Gerbera 'Pelican'PBR is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Gerbera, part of the Asteraceae family, with semi-evergreen foliage. Gerbera 'Pelican'PBR 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 'Pelican'PBR is a clump-forming, semi-evergreen gerbera grown for its daisy-like summer blooms. It favours full sun in a sheltered, south- or west-facing spot and needs neutral, well-drained loam. Classified H1c (tender) in the UK, it is best kept in a conservatory or greenhouse through winter. Flowering occurs from June to September and stems can be used for cut flowers.
About the genus
Gerbera L. is a genus of plants in the Asteraceae (Compositae) family. The first scientific description of a Gerbera was made by J. D.
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In the garden
Gerbera 'Pelican'PBR belongs to the genus Gerbera in the Asteraceae family, a group that includes species first described from South Africa. As a clump-forming, semi-evergreen herbaceous perennial it is cultivated for its daisy-like flowering heads produced on individual stems. Plants are generally treated as conservatory or greenhouse subjects in UK conditions. Give Gerbera 'Pelican'PBR full sun in a sheltered position, ideally south- or west-facing, and plant into a neutral, well-drained loam. The H1c hardiness rating means it is tender in UK terms and should be kept frost-free through winter; a conservatory, heated greenhouse or frost-free indoor space will extend its season. Avoid waterlogged conditions by using free-draining soil and keep moisture even rather than waterlogging the crown. Where it works: pots and patio containers for summer display, greenhouse and conservatory benches, and mixed flower borders where shelter is available. It is also suitable for cutting; stems can be harvested and brought indoors to decorate rooms. Flowers are produced from June to September and are best cut cleanly at stem base to preserve vase life.
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 'Pelican'PBR 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 'Pelican'PBR
- 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 'Pelican'PBR?
Gerbera 'Pelican'PBR prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Gerbera 'Pelican'PBR need?
Gerbera 'Pelican'PBR grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Gerbera 'Pelican'PBR hardy in the UK?
Gerbera 'Pelican'PBR 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 'Pelican'PBR?
Division in early spring, Basal cuttings, Heel cuttings from side shoots in summer.
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