Gerbera jamesonii
Transvaal Daisy, Gerbera
Description
Gerbera jamesonii is a perennial but often grown as an annual. Clumps of tongue-shaped, lobed, 10" long leaves send up slim yet sturdy stems to 1.5' high, each bearing one slender-petaled, 4"-5" 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:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.