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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

    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

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