Gerbera 'Colour Mix'
Gerberas, with their colourful daisy flowers sitting on top of upright stems, are some of the most popular cut flowers.
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Gerberas (Gerbera jamesonii), with their bright happy flowers and blooms that sit high on upright stems, are a favourite as a cut flower and in the garden as well. Easy to grow in the home garden they are a great feature for kids, garden edges or in a cottage style garden.
How to grow gerberas in a garden
- Fill starter pots or trays with Yates Black Magic Seed Raising Mix. As gerbera seeds require light to germinate, press lightly into the mix and water well.
- Water gently and keep moist through germination period. To retain moisture, cover the mix with glass or plastic cling wrap.
- While the seedlings are growing, choose a spot in the garden that receives full sun and prepare the planting area well by digging in Yates Dynamic Lifter Organic Plant Food.
- Allow the seedlings to grow to at least 5 cm before transplanting.
- When transplanting them into your prepared garden bed, ensure seedlings are well spaced – at least 40cm apart. Water in well.
- Mulch with an organic mulch, such as bark chips, woodchip or pea straw.
- Feed during the growing and flowering season with Yates Thrive Rose & Flower Granular Plant Food. TIP: For an added boost, apply Yates Thrive Roses & Flowers Liquid Plant Food.
How to grow gerberas in a pot
- Choose a pot at least 200mm wide and deep. Position in full sun to part shade.
- Fill the chosen pots with quality potting mix, such as Yates Premium Potting Mix.
- As gerbera seeds require light to germinate, plant the seeds directly into the pot by pressing them lightly into the mix. Water in well.
- Water gently and keep moist through germination period. To retain moisture, cover the mix with glass or plastic cling wrap.
- Feed every 1 to 2 weeks with Yates Thrive Roses and Flowers Liquid Plant Food. TIP: For an added boost, apply Yates Thrive Natural Fish & Seaweed+ Plant Food Concentrate.
Growing tips
- Ensure the spot you have chosen to plant your seedlings has excellent drainage.
- Gerberas do not like to have wet feet. Ensure that your planting area has good drainage.
- Mulch with coarse material or gravel to avoid splashback onto plant.
- Water around the base of the plant and ensure that you keep the crown dry. This will reduce fungal issues.
- Remove spent flowers to encourage further blooms.
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A premium potting mix, ideal for all potted plants and shrubs, including ornamentals, fruit trees, vegies and herbs.
Yates Thrive Roses & Flowers Liquid Plant Food
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