Gazania Sun Shine Mixed Color - Flower Seeds
Specifications
| Family |
Asteraceae |
| Native region |
Southern Africa |
| Mature height |
20-30 cm |
| Growth rate |
Fast |
Care guide
| Sunlight |
Full sun (flowers stay closed in shade) |
| Watering |
Low; water when topsoil dries, very drought tolerant |
| Soil / mix |
Light, sandy, well-drained soil; tolerates poor soils |
| Fertilizer |
Light feed monthly; avoid excess nitrogen |
| Difficulty |
Easy |
Uses
<p>Grown as an ornamental for sunny borders, rockeries, edging, ground cover and container displays. The cheerful blooms open with the sun and are ideal for low-maintenance, water-wise terrace gardens.</p>
Growing tips
<p>Sow seeds about 5 mm deep in trays or directly in well-drained mix, keeping at 18-22°C; germination takes <strong>7-14 days</strong>. Transplant when seedlings have 3-4 true leaves, spacing 20-25 cm apart in full sun. Avoid overwatering, deadhead spent blooms, and give maximum sunlight as flowers close in shade and dull light. Plants flower in roughly <strong>70-90 days</strong> from sowing.</p>