Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy, African Daisy, Barberton Daisy, Gerber Daisy 'Lollipop Strawberry'

Gerberajamesonii

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Gerbera (GER-ber-a)
Species
jamesonii (jay-mess-OWN-ee-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Houston, Texas

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Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | April 2012 | neutral

I just wanted to say that the watering info for this plant is incorrect. All Gerberas need to be kept moist. They cannot be allowed to ...Read More

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