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Gerbera Everlast Carmine ('Amgerbcar') (Everlast Series)

gerbera [Everlast Carmine]

A compact, semi-evergreen perennial to around 35cm tall and wide with dark green, lobed leaves forming a basal rosette. Daisy-like flowers comprising magenta-pink ray florets surrounding a pale eye are borne over a long season

Synonyms
Gerbera 'Amgerbcar'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1–2 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Pink Green
Summer Pink Green
Autumn Pink Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Gerbera are perennials with basal rosettes of leaves from which emerge hairy stems each bearing a daisy-like flowerhead; flowers can be single or double and in shades of yellow, orange, red, white, pink or purple

Name status

Trade

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in fertile well-drained soil in a sheltered position in full sun; ideal for patio containers grown in a peat-free, loam-based potting compost and may be overwintered under glass in colder areas. See Gerbera cultivation for further information

Propagation

Propagate for home use by division in early spring or by basal cuttings, or heel cuttings from side shoots, in summer

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Wall side borders
Pruning

Deadhead spent flowers

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids, leaf miners and glasshouse whitefly

Diseases

In low winter temperatures, plants may be susceptible to powdery mildews and grey moulds; may be affected by a leaf spot or root rot

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