Gazania rigens - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Treasure flower (Gazania rigens) is a popular plant for the balcony that produces countless yellow, orange, white or red flowers throughout the season. It prefers a sunny location and a well-drained substrate.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Gazania splendens.

Bulletpoints
* continuous bloomer * the flowers are heavily favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower

Frost hardiness
Frost-free overwintering at 5 to 10°C is required.

Growth
Cluster-forming, rosette-like.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Well-drained, nutrient-rich substrate preferred. Commercially available container plant soil.

Planting time
Planting: After the last frosts.

Tasks
Sowing under glass: From February to April.

Care
- Withered and yellow leaves must be plucked out regularly and old branches cut out. This encourages the growth of new flowers. - Regular watering in summer is particularly important. Morning or evening is the best time for this. Watering should also be done slowly and, if possible, not over the flowers and leaves. - Many bedding and balcony plants have high to very high nutrient requirements. For this reason, slow-release fertiliser should be mixed into the potting soil when planting. After 4-6 weeks, liquid fertiliser should be added regularly.

Flower
The yellow, orange, white, red, capitate flowers appear from April to September. These grow to about 2.5 - 3 cm in size.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, rock garden, bee pasture, balcony/patio