Gazania
( gaz - ZAY - nee - uh )
Gazania Species and Varietals
The best growing species for Gazania vary depending on the species. For more information, see the following descriptions. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.
Gazania hybrids
These plants are best when grown in zones 8-24, H1 and H2 as perennial plants. In cooler climates, they will need overwintering via cuttings brought indoors. Their peak blooming season is mid-spring to early summer, when they will produce profuse flowers. They will bloom intermittently throughout the rest of the year. These species require full sun, and have varying habits. Clumping types form an evergreen mound foliage that is green on top and fuzzy grey underneath. Stems reach 6-10 inches tall and flowers come in yellow, orange, white, and rose-pink. Petal undersides are maroon. Flowers are often dark-centered. Use these clumping species for edging along pathways, in masse in parking strips, and in rock gardens. Trailing varieties are rapid spreaders, and have silver-grey foliage. Flowers come in yellow, white, orange, and bronze. These varieties are useful on top of walls, where their stems can beautifully spill over. They are also great for hanging baskets, as well as bank or groundcovers.
Gazania krebsiana This species grows best in zones 3 and 7-24. Grows to 6 inches tall and 1 foot wide. Leaves are dark green on top and silver underneath. in cold weather, foliage will tint purple. Flowers are orange-red with central disks of orange or dark yellow The base of each petal is black and green with a single white spot. Blooms spring through fall. Reseeds freely. Likes to be in full sun. |
Gazania linearis 'Colorado Gold' This species grows best in zones 2-9 and 14-19 and is a hardy perennial for cold winter areas. Gets to 4 inches tall and 15 inches wide. Leaves are strap-like and dark green on top, wooly white underneath. Flowers are bright yellow and it can take full sun or partial shade. Reseeds freely. |
Caring for Gazania
Not picky about soil
Propagation
Problems and Pests
Gallery
Videos
A video all about growing camellias successfully
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Resources
The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Pages 000 - 000, Name
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