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 cultivar of the Gerbera genus, known for its perennial habit and semi-evergreen foliage. Like other Gerberas, it produces hairy stems topped with daisy-like flowerheads, thriving best in full sun with a south or west-facing aspect in sheltered locations. It prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH and is hardy to UK zone H1c. This cultivar is suitable for patio and container planting, conservatories, greenhouses, flower borders, and as cut flowers, with interest primarily in spring and 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 '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.
More in the Gerbera genus
- Gerbera 'Aladin'PBR
- Gerbera 'Amby'
- Gerbera 'Apollo'
- Gerbera 'Babble'
- Gerbera 'Barpaula'
- Gerbera 'Belfi'PBR
- Gerbera 'Bondi Beach'
- Gerbera 'Cantaro'PBR