- Gerbera daisy
Botanical name: gerbera jamesonii
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: up to 2 ft in height and in width
Bloom time: late spring, summer, early fall
Hardy zone: zones 8-11
Flower color: yellow, pink, orange, red, white
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: can reach mature size in a single growing season
Pruning instructions: trim dead leaves and overgrowth as needed
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: great for adding color to a landscape and for flower picking
Light needs: 6 hours of sunlight a day
Special features: comes in every color except for blue
Watering instructions: water when the top inch of soil has dried from the last watering
Fertilizing instructions : you can apply an A 24-8-16 N-P-K water-soluble fertilizer periodically throughout the growing season
Best time to plant: spring
Best type of soil: loam, sand
Companion plants: yarrow, garlic, marigolds
Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets
Invasive species: no
