Gazania Seeds – New Day BRONZE – Perennial in zones 8-10. Caribbeangardenseed

Gazania
Gazania splendens , Easy-to-Grow – Perfect For Front Border,Containers and Baskets !
gazanias were bred to form more compact, robust plants, with larger flowers,held on shorter stems. Growing 8-10 inches tall, they are stellar performers in containers,or in the garden as an edging or ground cover. Drought tolerant once established. Usually grown as summer annuals, Gazanias are perennial in zones8 and 10.

It isn’t every day that careful breeding pays off like this! New Day has set the standard for larger blooms, shorter peduncles and more compact, densely branched plants that flower long into the summer. Drought tolerant and

easy-to-grow, with extended holdability at retail … this variety is one of the best for high-density pack production. Gardeners and landscapers will be sold on its performance in containers, baskets and borders.

Makes a top-notch ground cover in bronze and four other distinct shades that can stand alone or complement each other.
Gazania plants are considered annuals in the cool climates, but in warmer climates like the southern Texas and parts of California, they’re short-lived perennials, usually not lasting more than a few years. Treasure Flowers will re-seed readily, so leave a few blooms to go to seed. Gazania is a native of South Africa, and it is a tough little plant that prefers full sun, will tolerate all soils and thrive with moderate watering. It will bloom profusely through fall, winter and into late spring in the south, then flower intermittently during the hottest months of summer before bringing forth another profuse flowering in the fall. In the cooler climates, it will flower from early summer until the frosts of fall.
If growing Gazania seeds in colder climates, start the flower seeds indoors 6 – 8 weeks before the last expected frost. Treasure Flower seeds should be pressed into the soil but not covered and kept moist but not saturated until germination occurs. After germination of the flower seeds, reduce watering and grow seedlings in a sunny window location. For warm climates, start the Gazania seeds directly outdoors in a prepared seedbed. Space the ground cover seed 8 – 12 inches apart in the seedbed.
Gazania care includes deadheading the spent flowers to promote the growth of more blooms. Also, Gazania plants benefit from an application of a balanced liquid fertilizer every other week during the growing season or mix in a slow-release fertilizer at the time of transplanting or preparing the seedbed. Water Gazania Treasure Flower plants slowly and deeply and let them dry out in-between waterings. Applying an organic mulch around the base of the Gazania plants helps to hold moisture in.
How to Plant GAZANIA Seeds
Sow seed in flats, press into soil and barely cover. Needs darkness to germinate. Cover flats with newspaper and keep out of direct sun. Kept at70° F., germination is in 14-21 days. Transplant 12 inches apart.
Comments: Full sun. Heat and drought tolerant, average water produces heaviest bloom. Deer and rabbit resistant. Attracts butterflies.
Groundcover Specifications
Season: Perennial
USDA Zones: 8 – 11
Height: 10 inches
Width: 10 inches
Bloom Season: Summer through winter
Bloom Color: Pink
Environment: Full sun
Planting Directions
Temperature: 78F
Average Germ Time: 12 days
Light Required: Yes
Depth: Do not cover the seed but tightly press into the soil
Soil Type: Well-drained, especially in winter; pH 5.8 – 6.8
Sowing Rate: Approximately 100 seeds covers 10 square feet or 2 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seed moist until germination
Plant Spacing: 12 inches

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