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Barberton daisy

Gerbera jamesonii

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Barberton daisy is part of the Gerbera genus. Its scientific name is Gerbera jamesonii. The mature flowers are of a double form. It is a flower that typically grows as an annual/perennial, which is defined as a plant that can matures and completes its lifecycle over the course of one year or more. This plant is a great attractor for butterflies, so if you are looking to attract wildlife Barberton daisy is a great choice. Popular varieties of Barberton daisy with home gardeners are Red, Festival, Jaguar, California Giants, and Crush.

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How to grow Barberton daisy

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Remember to water Barberton daisy often. Use Zone 10 - Zone 11 as your guideline for the appropriate climate for this plant. Keep in mind when planting that Barberton daisy is thought of as half hardy, so remember to protect this plant from frosts and low temperatures.

Growing Barberton daisy from seed

By our calculations*, you should look at sowing Barberton daisy about 77 days before your last frost date .

Transplanting Barberton daisy

Companion plants for Barberton daisy

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Barberton daisy so consider planting:

Repellent plants for Barberton daisy

These plants will not grow well with Barberton daisy so avoid planting these within close proximity:

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Barberton daisy care instructions

Category The lifecycle that this Barberton daisy exhibits. Annual/Perennial Difficulty How easy is Barberton daisy to grow? Help build our wiki!
Lifecycle The lifecycle that this Barberton daisy exhibits. Annual/Perennial Growth Habit What shape or habit does Barberton daisy grow into? Help build our wiki!
Hardiness How frost hardy is Barberton daisy? Half Hardy Country of Origin Where did Barberton daisy come from? Help build our wiki!
Mature Height How tall does Barberton daisy grow? Help build our wiki! Mature Spread How wide does Barberton daisy grow? Help build our wiki!
USDA Zone Range Which zones does Barberton daisy grow best in? Zone 10 to Zone 11 pH Range The level of acidity for Barberton daisy. -
Water Requirements How much water does Barberton daisy require? High Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Barberton daisy need? Help build our wiki!
Soil What sort of soil should I plant Barberton daisy in? Help build our wiki! Sun How much sunlight does Barberton daisy need to grow? Help build our wiki!
Can Sow Direct? Can Barberton daisy be sown directly? No Sowing Depth How deep to plant Barberton daisy? Help build our wiki!
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Bloom Time When will Barberton daisy bloom? Help build our wiki! Harvest Time When is Barberton daisy ready for harvest? Help build our wiki!
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How long does Barberton daisy take to grow?

These estimates for how long Barberton daisy takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Barberton daisy to germinate? 7 days Average 7 days | Min 4 days | Max 13 days (8)
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When should I plant Barberton daisy?

Our when to plant Barberton daisy estimates are relative to your last frost date. Enter your frost dates and we'll calculate your sowing and planting dates for you!

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