Gazania linearis
A mat-forming, evergreen perennial with basal rosettes of linear to lance-shaped leaves with white, woolly undersides arising from a stout woody crown and flowers that close up in dull weather. The solitary, daisy-like flowerheads up to 8cm in diameter are borne from spring into summer but may appear intermittently throughout the year in frost-free climates and comprise golden-yellow to orange ray florets often with dark spots near their bases surrounding a reddish-orange central disc
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow Red Orange | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow Red Orange | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical 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
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Flowers close when shaded. Deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. Will 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
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Flower borders and beds
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 stem and root rots in overly moist soils
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