Gazania

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Cheerful flowers accent low-growing, carpet-forming foliage. A colorful addition to combination pots mixed with sweet potato vine, geraniums and asparagus fern, or allow to fill in between flagstones or stone walls. Remove faded flowers to promote rebloom. Prefers sandy, well-drained soil.

Companion Plants

Zinnia

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Zinnia

A favorite from Grandma's garden. This popular annual features brightly colored flowers that attract butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden. An outstanding cut flower. Frequent cutting for bouquets promotes reblooming.

Sweet Alyssum

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Sweet Alyssum

Low-growing carpet teems with the tiniest of flowers! A versatile annual that is equally effective spilling over the rims of containers, filling in cracks between flagstones or blanketing garden's edge. This variety boasts an extremely compact habit. Very salt tolerant.

Dahlia

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Dahlia

Vibrant flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Lovely plants create a stunning display at garden's edge or in containers and window boxes. Excellent cut flowers. Where not hardy, roots can be dug up and stored in a cool, dry place until spring.

Details

Common name

Gazania

Botanical name

Gazania rigens

Zone

Grow as an annual.

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Bloom color

Mix

Bloom time

spring-fall

Light

sun

Height

8-12" (20-31 cm)

Habit

mounded

Water

1-2 times per week

Feed

use all-purpose

Maintenance

remove spent blooms