Gerbera Garvinea Sweet Glow ('Garglow'PBR) (Garvinea Sweet Series)
gerbera [Garvinea Sweet Glow]
A semi-evergreen perennial that is one of the hardier cultivars. Semi-double flowers are borne over a long season in a dark warm orange with light green centres; flowers up to 9cm in diameter on stems up to 40cm in height
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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 | Orange Green | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Orange Green | Green | ||
| Autumn | Orange Green | Green | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to the UK
- 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 loam-based potting compost (JI No.2) 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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