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Gazania 'Sunset'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 8"
  • W: 1'

planting zones

  • 8b-11

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Gazania 'Sunset' plant details

Gazania 'Sunset' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter orange, pink and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gazania 'Sunset'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: asteraceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
Mature size: 1 FT wide, 8 IN tall
Flowers: orange, pink and yellow blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gazania 'Sunset'

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A hardy, clumping, evergreen perennial tolerant of dry conditions. Narrow, dark green, glossy, divided leaves are produced in dense tufts. Throughout the warmer months, large (12cm), sunset toned, daisy-like flowers are produced freely on slender stems. Best planted in groups. A very tough plant for well drained soil. A non seeding variety.

By: Zephs

Gardening facts about Gazania 'Sunset' plant

How to Grow Gazania 'Sunset'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • pink
    • orange
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy

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Zones

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Zones

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Size

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  • dry in summer
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Zones

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Size

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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