Sweet Surprise Gerbera is a compact perennial often grown as an annual with fuzzy dense foliage and vibrant flowers. Large orchid pink flowers with dense double layered and tiered petals have a creamy ring that drop to expose a deep brown eye bloom from late spring until frost with regular deadheading. Prefers full sun and average well-drained soil. The Garvinea Series is hardier than most gerbera, being semi-evergreen and is highly resistant to disease and pests.
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Height: |
1’ - 1.5’ |
Spread: |
1’ - 1.5' |
Spacing: |
1’ |
USDA Hardiness Zone: |
7 - 10 |
Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Drainage is important- overly moist soils can lead to stem and root rot, powdery mildew, gray mildew, or anthracnose. Potential pests include whiteflies, aphids, thrips, and spider mites.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Naturalized Areas, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Tickseed, Speedwell, Blanket Flower
IMAGE: Tom Miller, Gerbera Daisy
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.