Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00000662
11/12/99
Gerbera jamesoni--African Daisy
Height: 24 in Spacing: 12 in
Type: annual
Flowers: Orange, pink, purple, red, white, yellow
Comments: African Daisy produces brightly colored flowers
on long stems. The plant can be grown in pots and the
flowers are good for cutting. Flowers are cut when the
outer row of petals show pollen. If cut sooner, the
flowers will wilt. Use a loose, well-drained soil
containing good amounts of organic matter. An acid soil
prevents chlorotic plants. Gerbera is also offered by
florists as a potted plant.
Propagation: Gerbera may be propagated by seed or
cuttings. Basal shoots taken from plants that were over
wintered as potted plants can be used as cuttings to
produce more plants for the garden in spring. The seed
loses viability quickly. If no germination takes place
within 12 to 25 days, none probably will. The roots are
easily damaged during transplanting. The plant grows
slowly so should be started early indoors. If
transplanted, do not set the crown below soil level.
Cultivars:
'Rainbow Mix' - A mixture of yellow, red, orange, pink
and white flowers.
References for Cultivars: Wayside Gardens 1999.
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