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Gerbera jamesonii

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Gerbera jamesonii Transvaal Daisy, Barberton Daisy,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

TBA Clumping

Description:

Attractive perennial commonly known as the Gerbera daisy. Bright daisy-like flowers appear throughout Spring and Summer. Looks fantastic when used in mass plantings.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

30-60cm 30-60cm

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun, Semi Shade Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Feature, Formal Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Botrytis, White Fly

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Asteraceae Africa

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: Assorted

Flower Fragrant: No

Flowering Season: Spring, Summer

Fruit: Insignificant

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Fast

Maintenance Level: Medium

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Low

Frost: Tender

Wind: Low

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