Gazania

Annual Flower, Houseplant

Also known as African Daisy, Treasure Flower

Gazania ringens
Asteraceae Family
Synonym: Gazania longiscapa

The unreal, vividly colored flowers of this South African plant bring a
touch of the exotic to the garden. Excellent for sun-baked sites with dry
soil.

Site Characteristics Plant Traits Special Considerations

Sunlight: Lifecycle: annual Tolerates:

full sun Ease-of-care: easy salt

heat
Soil conditions: Height: 0.5 to 1.5 feet
Special characteristics:
tolerates droughty soil Spread: 0.5 to 1.5 feet
requires well-drained soil non-aggressive
tolerates low fertility Bloom time: non-invasive
not native to North America -
Prefers sandy, well drained soil. early summer South Africa
Performs best in hot weather. mid-summer
late summer Attracts:
Special locations: early fall
butterflies
outdoor containers Flower color:
rock gardens Special uses:
xeriscapes red
indoors as a houseplant - orange direct-seeding
Before fall frost, bring the yellow
plants indoors to overwinter white
in bright light with minimal pink
water. Or pot and overwinter
cuttings made from the base Flowers close at night, and come in a
of the plant in late summer wide array of color variations and
or early fall. variegation.

Foliage color:

medium green
other
 Foliage texture: medium

Shape: spreading mass

Shape in flower: same as above

Growing Information

How to plant:

Propagate by seed, cuttings - Start the seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last spring
frost date, or scatter the seeds where desired outdoors after frost danger has passed.
Cover the seeds lightly, as darkness aids germination. Make basal cuttings in late summer
or early fall.

Germination temperature: 60 F to 65 F

Days to emergence: 7 to 21

Maintenance and care:

Deadhead to encourage bloom.

More growing information: How to Grow Annuals

Varieties

Look for different color variations and various color markings.

Chansonette Series: very early flowering compact plants at 8 to 10 tall. Variety of flower
colors.

Daybreak Series: very large (4) flowers in shades of orange, yellow, pink, white and
bicolors. Yellow centers have dark red/brown rings around them. Compact and showy.

Mini-Star Series: dwarf (6 to 8 tall) plants with showy, vivid flowers in shades of yellow,
pink, orange, white and red. Flowers prolifically.

Talent Mix: compact plants with distinct silvery leaves and flowers in shades of white,
yellow, pink, and orange.

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