Seed no. 612G
Gazania hybrida, 'Talent Red Shades'
Treasure Flower
£2.95
In stock · approx. 30 seeds per packet
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Year at a glance
Sow
Flowers
Germination
Sow indoors Feb-Apr. Sow 5mm deep into moist well-drained seed compost. Place somewhere warm. Ideal temp. 15-20°C. Keep moist. Germination takes 8-21 days approx. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 8cm pots and grow on in cooler conditions. Acclimatise and plant out when danger of frost has passed. Can be sown directly after danger of frost has passed.
Growing
Prefers a moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Flowers will close when not in full sun. Water during dry spells. Requires little attention.
Cultivation
Deadhead regularly to extend the flowering window. Propagate by seed or basal cuttings taken in autumn.
| Genus | Gazania |
|---|---|
| Species | hybrida |
| Family | Compositae/Asteraceae |
| Common name | Treasure Flower |
| Seed number | 612G |
| Hardiness | Half hardy |
| Colour | Yellow/Orange, Red/Maroon |
| Position | Full sun, Sheltered |
| Soil type | Sandy, Loam |
| Soil acidity | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Height | 1.8m |
| Sow | Feb, Mar, Apr |
| Flowers | May, Jun |
| Seeds per packet | 30 |
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