Gazania 'Daybreak Bright Orange' (Daybreak Series)
treasure flower 'Daybreak Bright Orange'
'Daybreak Bright Orange' is a spreading evergreen perennial, grown as an annual, with narrow dark green leaves white beneath, and bright orange-yellow daisy-like flowers to 8cm across in early summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Genus
Gazania can be annuals or evergreen perennials, of spreading habit, with lobed lance-shaped leaves and showy daisy-like flowers which close in dull weather
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. May survive winter outdoors in mild areas. Water in prolonged dry spells
Propagation
Propagate by softwood cuttings taken from the base of shoots in late summer and kept in frost free conditions over winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Coastal
- Cottage and informal garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Banks and slopes
- Flower borders and beds
- Garden edging
Pruning
No pruning required. Deadhead regularly
Pests
Generally pest-free except for aphids when overwintered indoors
Diseases
Generally disease-free but may be susceptible to glasshouse grey moulds when overwintered indoors
Gazania 'Daybreak Bright Orange' (Daybreak Series)
treasure flower 'Daybreak Bright Orange'
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