Gerbera ‘Garspice’
Gerber daisies make just about everyone smiles. With Garvineas, each individual plant is reported to produce almost one hundred flowers from spring to frost! That’s a long season of smiles. With the right care and placement, these plants can provide blooms for most of our warm year!
Characteristics:
Dimensions: 12-19” x 12-15”
Growth Habit: Mounding
Foliage: Dark green leaves that almost look like spinach provide the perfect backdrop for vibrant flowers
Blooms: Long, strong stems with large bright flowers
Hardiness: Established plants hardy to 0-5(F)!
Toxicity: Although considered non-toxic, still don’t eat it.
Care Requirements:
Light: Part to full sun. Will tolerate full sun (6+ hours), although that might slow flowering in high temperatures. Best in morning sun and some afternoon shade.
Water: In containers, water when soil is dry to the touch; in the garden, water regularly- more often in hotter temperatures. It is best to grow these on the dry side to avoid rotting them.
Soil: Well-draining! Poorly draining soil can cause problems for any Gerbers
Fertilizer: Feed regularly during the growing season with a controlled release fertilizer containing micronutrients.
Pruning: Remove old foliage and flowers to encourage more blooms. Watch for signs of disease and insects while deadheading so that you’re able to treat any problems quickly!
Uses:
- Useful for large containers
- Great as a sunny border or mass planting
- Suitable for cut flowers
Gerbera Garvineas is a disease and pest-resistant perennial that is bred to bloom repeatedly. They can bloom spring through fall, but more during cooler weather. During the hottest part of the summer, let your plant build-up for another show in the fall.
