Brighten your outdoor spaces with the bold, daisy-like blooms of Mixed Gazania. Known for their vibrant mix of colors, these hardy flowers thrive in sunny locations and are prized for their resilience in hot and dry conditions. An excellent choice for borders, rock gardens, and containers, this heirloom variety adds long-lasting beauty while requiring minimal care.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Tender perennial (often grown as annual)
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Height/Spread: 8 – 12 inches tall, compact growth
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Flower Colors: Mixed shades including yellow, orange, red, pink, and white
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Light Requirement: Full sun
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Soil Type: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
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Special Traits: Heat and drought-tolerant, long blooming, pollinator-friendly
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Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Heirloom, Non-GMO
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Sowing Time: Sow indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost or directly outdoors after frost danger has passed.
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Soil Preparation: Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds about 1/8 inch deep, lightly covering with soil.
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Spacing: Thin or transplant seedlings 10 – 12 inches apart.
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Watering: Water sparingly; Gazania prefers drier conditions once established.
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Germination Period: 7 – 14 days under warm temperatures.
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Care: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and avoid overwatering.