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Annuals, Perennials > Gazania > Gazania rigens > Gazania rigens 'Freddie'

Gazania rigens

'Freddie'


Freddie Gazania




Origin:  The species is native to South Africa.
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
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JuneJulyAugust
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.
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