Gerbera jamesonii
Gerbera,Transvaal Daisy
Description
Gerbera jamesonii is a perennial but often grown as an annual. Clumps of tongue-shaped, lobed, 10 in. long leaves send up slim yet sturdy stems to 1.5 ft. high, each bearing one slender-petaled, 4-5 in. daisy.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Orange, Pink, Red, Yellow, White
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Spanish
Accenting Features
n/a
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Indoor, Raised Planter, Walkways
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.