Barberton daisy

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An evergreen, clump-forming perennial with deeply-lobed, dark green leaves with woolly undersides and up to 45cm long. Erect stems bear solitary, daisy-like flowerheads up to 12cm across in shades of red, orange, pink or yellow with yellow centres from late spring to late summer

Scientific classification

Species: Barberton daisy (Gerbera jamesonii)
Genus: Gerbera
Family: Asteraceae

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Toxicity: Conservatory Greenhouse · Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.5-1 metres
Height: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
Sunlight: 15 – 25 °C
Ideal temperature

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Distribution of Barberton daisy

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of Barberton daisy

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Barberton daisy care guide

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Watering: Full sun
Sunlight: 15 – 25 °C
Ideal temperature

Watering

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

Fertilizing

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

Pruning

No pruning required, but deadheading will encourage more flowering

Propagation

Propagate for home use by division in early spring or by basal cuttings, or heel cuttings from side shoots, in summer

Growing

Grow in fertile well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun; ideal for patio containers grown in a loam-based potting compost (JI No.2) and may be overwintered under glass in colder areas. See gerbera cultivation for further information

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