Description
Gerbera
Gerbera daisies are striking flower They make you smile every time you look at them and cheer you up in an instant. With such a rich bloom, they induce creativity and vitality!
Gerbera flowers are popular daisies that feature large, colourful blooms. Though they re commonly sold potted as gifts, they can make wonderful additions to any flower garden. Plus, when you grow your own gerbera flowers, you ll be able to make beautiful cut flower arrangements.
Planting and care
| Sunlight | Place your gerberas in a sunny windowsill where they can get approximately six hours of sunlight per day. Find a semi-shaded area outside if you are growing them outdoors – a shaded patio or veranda is ideal. |
| Watering | Water thoroughly, then allow top 1 inch (2.5 cm) to dry out between watering. |
| Soil | Check the soil of the site. If it is heavy or clay-like, you will need to amend it with compost, peat moss and sand. Gerbera flowers grow best in areas with slightly sandy, well-drained soil. Once you ve amended the soil, dig holes for your gerbera plants that are about a foot apart. These holes should be twice as wide as the flower s original container but no deeper.
Planting any part of the gerbera s stem can cause the flower to rot. After planting the flowers, pack in the remaining soil firmly and water thoroughly. |
| Temperature | Cool to average 55-75F/13-24C. |
| Fertilizer | Feed every 2 weeks while in bloom with a balanced liquid fertilizer. |
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