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Gazania 'Copper King'
Also Known As
- Gazania x 'Copper King'
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 6"-12"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Gazania 'Copper King' plant details
Gazania 'Copper King' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer bronze and orange flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Gazania 'Copper King'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: asteraceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: bronze and orange blooms in fall and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Gazania 'Copper King'
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: average, gritty, lean and well-drained
Garden photo gallery of Gazania 'Copper King'
By: Stan Shebs
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Gardening facts about Gazania 'Copper King' plant
How to Grow Gazania 'Copper King'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- bronze
- orange
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 6"-12"
Width: 9"-24"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 1'
- sun
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 8"-10"
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- dry in summer
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