Gerbera jamesonii

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Gerbera jamesonii

Gerbera,Transvaal Daisy

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Steve Mullany

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'

Width 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.