Bring radiant color to your garden with Gazania, a drought-tolerant heirloom flower that thrives even in dry conditions. Known for its bold, daisy-like blooms in striking shades of yellow, orange, red, and pink, Gazania is perfect for flower beds, borders, containers, or rock gardens. Easy to grow and low-maintenance, it’s an excellent choice for gardeners seeking vibrant, sun-loving flowers that last all season.
Features & Specifications:
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Plant Type: Gazania (Heirloom Flower)
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Seed Type: Non-GMO, high germination
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Growth Habit: Low-growing, spreading perennial (often grown as annual)
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Height: 20–30 cm (mature plant)
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Flower Color: Bright shades of yellow, orange, red, and pink with bold centers
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Blooming Season: Late spring through autumn
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Sunlight: Full sun
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Soil Type: Well-draining, sandy or loamy soil
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Water Requirements: Very low; drought tolerant once established
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Maintenance: Low; deadhead spent blooms for continuous flowering
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Seed Preparation: No special treatment needed.
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Sowing Depth: Sow seeds 0.3–0.5 cm deep in well-draining soil.
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Temperature: Maintain 18–24°C for best germination.
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Watering: Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings establish; water sparingly afterward.
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Germination Time: 7–14 days.
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Transplanting: Space seedlings 20–25 cm apart in beds or containers.
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Care: Minimal; thrives in hot, dry, and sunny conditions.