Gazania rigens
'Freddie'
Freddie Gazania
Family |
Asteraceae |
Genus |
Gazania |
Species |
rigens |
Cultivar |
'Freddie' |
Category |
Annuals, Perennials |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
10 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
>9a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H2 |
Temperature (°C) |
1 - 5 |
Temperature (°F) |
34 - 40 |
Height |
0.1 - 0.5 m |
Spread |
0.1 - 0.5 m |
General Description |
Gazania are well known for their bright flowers blooming during the summer. |
Landscape |
Containers, flower beds and borders. |
Cultivation |
Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Flowers close when shaded. |
Shape |
Mat forming. |
Growth |
Fast |
Pests |
Susceptible to aphids and grey moulds when indoors. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Notable Specimens |
Sissinghurst Castle Gardens, Cranbrook, Kent, United Kingdom. |
Propagation |
Propagate by softwood cuttings taken from the base of shoots in late summer. Be sure to avoid frost conditions while plant matures. |