Gerbera

( JERB - er - uh )

At-A-Glance Information

Commonly called Transvaal Daisy, this species of flowering perennials are often grown as annual. They need partial shade in the warmest climates of their zone range. These happy flowers are native to South Africa and form clumps of leaves that send up 1.5-feet tall stems topped with a 4-5 inch daisy. Flower colors include cream, yellow, coral, orange, and red and flower types vary depending on the strain. They bloom at any time of the year, and in zones 12 and 13 it is usually treated as a winter annual. 

Gerbera species and varietals

The genus Gerbera is a member of the plant family Asteraceae and includes 22 species. They grow best in zones 8, 9. 12-24, H1 and H2. To find your zone, click here: Zone Map.

Gerbera ambigua (Botterblom, Griekwateebossie)
​This species is native to south Africa and produces daisy-form white flowers from basal rosettes of wide green leaves. These flowers bloom from September through February in the plant's native range.

Gerbera aurantica (Hilton Daisy)
This species is a grassland wildflower native to South Africa. Blooms are bright red to yellow with darker centers. The species is considered endangered.

Gerbera jamesonii (Barberton Daisy, Transvaal Daisy, Barbertonse Madeliefie, Rooigousblom)
This species is very commonly grown worldwide, and was named to honor Robert Jameson, who first collected the plant near Barberton, South Africa. Flowering scapes are naked, and topped with blooms in colors that vary from white to yellow to orange and red.

Caring for Gerbera

Propagation

Problems and Pests

Gallery

Camellias are great candidates to be grown as container plants on your patio.
A field of thea sinensis
Camellia hiemalis 'Shishi Gashira'

Videos

A video all about growing camellias successfully
Propagating camellias

Resources

The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Page 338, Gerbera jamesonii
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