Sort the seeds and keep only the plump ones the bottom seeds in the photo at right , which are more likely to be fertile, and store them in a jar with a tight lid in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.
They need light to germinate, so just press the seed into the surface of seed-starting mix, instead of making a hole. It can take 15 to 30 days at about 72 degrees F for seeds to germinate, although they can come up in as little as three. As they mature, follow the care information that I shared above! Here are some supplies and tools we find essential in our everyday work in the garden. We may receive a commission from sales referred by our links; however, we have carefully selected these products for their usefulness and quality.
Best Planter Caddies for Healthier Plants. Not only will they look great this season, but you can save their seeds and grow them again next year! Growing gerbera daisies I used to think of gerbera daisies as one-time bloomers that looked their best right after they came home from the garden center. Begin with a strong plant The key to growing good gerbera daisies starts at the store.
Purchase plants from the garden center instead of the florist. Perennial plants produce flowers and then seed several times, coming up from the same roots each year before dying back.
Tender perennials are perennials that are susceptible to injury or even death when temperatures drop below freezing. While they may come back from their roots, they also might not, so they benefit from winter protection. Gerbera daisies are considered to be perennials in U.
Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 8 through 10, tender perennials in zone 7 and annuals in lower zones. Cut gerbera daisy blooms back after they fade to keep the plants flowering all summer. The mother plants are evergreen during the dormant season in warm climates, meaning growth simply slows and flowering stops until spring. Use pesticides only according to the directions on the label. All recommendations for pesticide use are for South Carolina only and were legal at the time of publication, but the status of registration and use patterns are subject to change by action of state and federal regulatory agencies.
Follow all directions, precautions and restrictions that are listed. Join our mailing list to receive the latest updates from HGIC. More Information » Close message window. Author s Callen Bethea Outen , General Agricultural Extension Agent, Dillon County This information is supplied with the understanding that no discrimination is intended and no endorsement of brand names or registered trademarks by the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service is implied, nor is any discrimination intended by the exclusion of products or manufacturers not named.
Was this helpful? Yes No. What can we improve? Close comments window. What did you like most? Related Posts. Search for:. Factsheet Number Search for factsheet by number. Depending on growing conditions, the first blooms will appear 18 to 24 weeks after sowing. Once established, water the plants when the surface of the soil feels dry to the touch, but be careful not to oversaturate the soil, which can lead to crown and root rot.
To discourage powdery mildew and other foliar diseases, avoid overhead watering or water early in the day so the leaves have a chance to dry before nighttime. To keep your gerberas flowering vigorously all season, feed them with a water-soluble fertilizer every two weeks or with a slow-release granular plant food applied several times during the growing season. Potted plants may need more frequent feedings. To encourage optimal flowering, remove spent blooms as soon as they fade, cutting the stalks back to the base of the plant.
Also keep your plant tidy by removing withered or damaged leaves. Gerberas tend to be short-lived, but the plants are easy to propagate by dividing them in the spring or fall or by taking stem cuttings after your plants finish flowering. Unless you plan to let your plants self-sow, divide them every two or three years to extend their lifespan. In zones 8 and above, you can grow gerbera daisies successfully as perennials if you protect your plants from freezing temperatures.
In colder climates, bring container-grown gerberas indoors over winter and store in a location that receives bright light and cool temperatures 45 to 50 degrees F. Allow plants to enter a period of dormancy by watering sparingly and reducing fertilization.
Another option is to grow your gerbera as a houseplant by placing it in a warm room about 70 degrees F in a location that receives bright, indirect sunlight. It will resume flowering in the spring. No serious insect or disease problems, but may occasionally be bothered by whiteflies , aphids , thrips, and spider mites.
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