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Gerbera jamesonii

by Johan Wentzel

Gerbera jamesonii in habitatat
Common Name
Barberton daisy
Plant Type
Perennial
Gerbera jamesonii is a well-known and well-loved indigenous perennial, commonly known as the Barberton Daisy. It can be grown either in the sun or in semi-shade. It requires a compost rich soil.
Plant Description

Gerbera jamesonii is a well-known and well-loved indigenous perennial, commonly known as the Barberton Daisy. It is a perennial herb with deeply lobed leaves covered with silky hairs arising from a crown. The striking inflorescence is borne on a long stalk and the outermost petals  may be cream, red, orange or pink, while the central flowers are cream.

It can be grown either in the sun or in semi-shade. It requires a compost rich soil. Water well in summer and keep fairly dry in winter. The clumps can be split every 5  years.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.

Afrikaanse Naam
Barbertonse madeliefie
Hardiness
Hardy
Position
Semi shade
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
All year
Flower Colour
Red
Shape
Prostrate
Soil
Compost rich
Region
Mpumalanga, Lowvveld
Habitat
Forest margin, Rocky outcrops
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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