Gazania in 5 inch nursery bag
The Gazania Plant is a bright, sun-loving flowering plant known for its bold, daisy-like flowers and vibrant colours. It is an excellent choice for outdoor gardens, balconies, borders, and pots. Gazania flowers open fully in sunlight, creating a striking display of colour. Grown in a 5-inch nursery bag, this plant is healthy, well-rooted, and easy to transplant.
Key Features
Botanical Name: Gazania rigens
Common Name: Gazania / African Daisy
Plant Type: Outdoor flowering plant
Container: 5-inch nursery bag
Flower Colors: Yellow, orange, red, pink, mixed (varies by plant)
Growth Habit: Low-growing and spreading
Light Requirement: Full sunlight
Watering: Low to moderate
Benefits
Produces bright, eye-catching flowers
Ideal for sunny gardens, borders, and balcony pots
Drought-tolerant and heat-resistant
Low maintenance and beginner-friendly
Long flowering season in suitable weather
Care Tips
Sunlight: Needs full sun (5–6 hours daily) for best blooming.
Watering: Water lightly; allow soil to dry slightly between watering.
Soil: Well-drained, light soil is best.
Fertilizer: Apply organic compost or flowering fertilizer every 20–30 days.
Maintenance: Remove spent flowers to encourage new blooms.
Benefits:
- Attractive Flowers: Gazanias are grown for their striking and colorful flowers, making them popular choices for garden borders, rock gardens, and containers.
- Low Maintenance: These plants are relatively low maintenance and can thrive in poor soil conditions, making them suitable for beginner gardeners.
- Drought Tolerance: Gazanias are known for their ability to tolerate drought once established, making them ideal for xeriscaping or areas with dry climates.
- Pollinator Friendly: The bright flowers of Gazanias attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, contributing to garden biodiversity.
Care Tips:
- Sunlight: Gazanias prefer full sunlight and thrive in locations with at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day.
- Soil: Well-draining soil is crucial for Gazanias to prevent root rot. Sandy or loamy soil with good drainage is ideal.
- Watering: While Gazanias are drought-tolerant, they appreciate regular watering during their active growth period in spring and summer. However, avoid overwatering, as it can lead to root rot.
- Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continuous blooming and maintain a tidy appearance.
- Fertilization: A balanced fertilizer applied in spring can help promote healthy growth and abundant flowering.
- Winter Care: In colder climates, Gazanias may not be hardy and will require protection or brought indoors during the winter months.
By following these care tips, you can enjoy the beautiful flowers and benefits of Gazania plants in your garden or landscape.
Reviews
I am impressed with the quality and will be ordering more plants from bagudyan again.
plant arrived fresh and healthy. Quality is very good and worth the price.