Gazania 'Sunrise'
Sunrise Yellow Gazania
Description
This somewhat hardy perennial will grow 6"-12" high and produces wonderful, bright yellow flowers accented with an inner orange ring. Will typically only bloom in full sun; flowers may close in shade or cloudy conditions. This ground cover does best in well draining, dry, sandy or loam soil. It will spread about 12". Tolerates seaside conditions, wind and urban pollution. In inland warm areas, this ground cover may bloom from spring through fall. Does not tolerate soggy soil or frost. Plants need regular watering until established, then only occasional watering.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
Under 1'
Width Range
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Fall Color, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Lawn, Parking Strip, Patio, Park, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Roadside, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Lawn Substitute
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.