Overview
Gerbera Sundayz Mixed is a clump forming conservatory greenhouse in the genus Gerbera, part of the Asteraceae family, with semi-evergreen foliage. Gerbera Sundayz Mixed 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 Sundayz Mixed is a clump-forming cultivar of Gerbera, a genus of perennial plants in the Asteraceae family known for their basal rosette of leaves and daisy-like flowerheads. This semi-evergreen cultivar thrives in full sun with a south or west-facing aspect and prefers fertile, well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Suitable for sheltered locations, it is ideal for patios, containers, conservatories, greenhouses, cut flowers, and flower borders. Gerbera Sundayz Mixed is hardy to UK zone H1c and offers seasonal interest 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 Sundayz Mixed 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 Sundayz Mixed
- 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 Sundayz Mixed?
Gerbera Sundayz Mixed prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Gerbera Sundayz Mixed need?
Gerbera Sundayz Mixed grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Gerbera Sundayz Mixed hardy in the UK?
Gerbera Sundayz Mixed 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 Sundayz Mixed?
Division in early spring, Basal cuttings, Heel cuttings from side shoots in summer.
More in the Gerbera genus
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- Gerbera 'Barpaula'
- Gerbera 'Belfi'PBR
- Gerbera 'Bondi Beach'
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