| Description | A series of free flowering Gazania with large flowers. |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | (gay-ZAY-nee-uh) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Annuals |
| Sunlight | full, mostly sunny |
| Moisture | approach dryness, wet conditions are one of the main causes of rot, high humidity is another problem |
| Soil & Site | well drained |
| Growing Media | well drained |
| Flowers | large up to 4.5 inches, one flower per peduncle (flower stalk), assorted colors all with a reddish strip down the middle of the petal |
| Leaves | long, surround the base of the plant, green on the top and gray woolly on the underside |
| Maintenance | Will develop mildew in the coolness of the fall. A fungicide can be used to control the mildew |
| Propagation | seeds, division |
| Native Site | Species native to South Africa. |
| Misc Facts | Genus named after Theodore of Gaza, a medieval translator of botanical works. |
| Author's Notes | I have grown Gazania for many years in outdoor containers. They have always produced masses of flowers throughout the summer. The containers are in an area that gets 1/2 day of full sun. In the late summer, early fall I have a mildew problem because the foliage stays moist into the night. On occasion I have brought these plants into the greenhouse for the winter. In the high humidity of the greenhouse, the foliage can turn dusty white from powdery mildew. |
| Notes & Reference | #40-Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (Steven Stills), #51-Armitage's Manual of Annuals, Biennials, and Half-Hardy Perennials (Alan Arimitage) |
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