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Gerbera Seeds - Mix
SEASON
Perennial
USDA ZONES
8 - 11
HEIGHT
10 - 14 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Late spring to late summer
BLOOM COLOR
Mix
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Rich, well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.5
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
Yes
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Gerbera Daisy (Gerbera Jamesonii Hybrids Mix) - This mix of flowering daisies is so impressive your neighbors will all be asking where you got this beautiful mix. You can tell them that you grew your own Gerbera Daisies from flower seed!
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
10 - 21 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
Yes
DEPTH
Seeds must be covered thinly, no more than the thickness of the seed
SOWING RATE
2 - 3 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep seed moist until germination
PLANT SPACING
12 - 16 inches
Gerbera Daisy (Gerbera Jamesonii Hybrids Mix) - This mix of flowering daisies is so impressive your neighbors will all be asking where you got this beautiful mix. You can tell them that you grew your own Gerbera Daisies from flower seed! This Gerbera flower seed mix produces compact plants scarcely a foot high and not as wide with gorgeous, large blooms on pencil-thick stems.
Originally only available in a handful of colors, the Gerbera Jamesonii plant has been hybridized to produce hundreds of varieties in all colors of the rainbow. This Gerbera flower seed mix contains beautiful flowers which measure 3 1/2 - 4 inches wide. They appear above the large, lovely dark green foliage on compact, sturdy little plants that bloom just 14 weeks after sowing Gerbera Daisy seeds. Gerbera Daisy flowers are very long-lasting after cutting so you can take them inside and enjoy their beauty as well.
Gerbera Daisy plants are a tender perennial. They grow everywhere as a colorful annual, and have a tremendously long bloom season. They are also a good bedding item, and of course a mainstay of the cutting garden. The flowers loves full sun and appreciates deep, rich soil, so work in compost and other organics and keep the water coming.
Sow Gerbera Daisy seeds indoors 8 - 10 weeks before the last frost. Use starter trays and sterile potting mix. Place the pointed end of the flower seed down when sowing, and barely cover the seeds as they need light to germinate. Transplant outdoors once danger of frost has passed. You may also sow Gerbera Daisy seeds directly outdoors when soil temperatures are warm.
Common Questions
Can Gerbera daisies be grown indoors?
Gerbera daisies are commonly initiated indoors from seeds, but they thrive best when grown outdoors in the long run, requiring plenty of sunlight and nutrient-rich soil. Although Gerbera daisies are occasionally presented as potted gifts, they usually do not have a long lifespan or bloom repeatedly.
Are Gerbera daisies easy to grow?
Gerbera daisies can thrive outdoors with proper care. To grow them successfully, it's essential to monitor their water, light, and soil conditions diligently.
My plants are getting excessively bushy, what can I do?
If foliage is getting too bushy, remove some of the clustered center leaves to let in more sunlight.
How get I get my gerbera to give me more blooms?
Fertilizing your plants every 2 weeks with a high phosphorus, bloom boosting fertilizer can help. If you are amid summer the heat can suppress blooms, try moving them indoors until the hot weather passes.
My leaves are turning yellow, why?
Yellowing of lower leaves or the discoloration of plant tissue between green veins is often a sign of iron deficiency, which can impact flower production. This deficiency may stem from insufficient iron in the soil or fertilizer, or a soil pH above 6.2. Factors like temperatures below 68 degrees F, waterlogged soil, and unhealthy roots can also hinder nutrient absorption. Monitor temperatures, soil moisture, pH levels, and root condition to identify the underlying issue. Adjust soil pH if necessary or introduce iron chelates. Remember to avoid overwatering to maintain plant health.
Do I need to prune my gerbera plants?
Deadheading will extend your bloom season. As blooms fade, deadhead or prune the flower stems to the leaves where they emerge. Also to keep your plants looking tidy and encourage new leaf growth, pinch or trim older fading leaves.
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