LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Moderate growing; reaches 15 to 19 in. tall, 12 to 15 in. wide.
| Description | Unlike any other Gerbera, the Garvinea® hybrids provide reliable summer-long color for beds, borders, and containers! The long-lasting, brilliant orange-red flowers bloom prolifically from early spring until the first frost, rising above the lush green foliage clump. An herbaceous perennial; often grown as an annual. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring through fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Non-toxic to Cats and Dogs, Attracts Pollinators |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Edging |
| Flower Color | Orange |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Coneflower (Echinacea); Blanket Flower (Gaillardia) |
| Care Instructions | Provide organically rich, well-drained soil. Shelter from harsh sun in very hot summer regions. Plant slightly above soil level so that soil does not wash into crown. Water deeply, regularly during first growing season to establish a root system. Remove spent flowers to promote continued bloom. Feed monthly during growing season. |
| History | The hardy Garvinea® Gerberas have been bred from several species, including Gerbera jamesonii and G. ambiqua. |