Gazania Sunshine Mix Seeds

Gazania Sunshine Mix Seed - Irish Plants Direct

 

A dazzling half hardy annual producing large daisy like blooms in a wide range of bright colours.

 

Known botanically as Gazania rigens Sunshine Mix this variety is valued for its cheerful display and long flowering season.

 

Unlike ordinary bedding plants Gazania Sunshine Mix thrives in hot dry conditions making it one of the most admired choices for borders containers and coastal gardens.

 

Its reliable growth and abundant blooms make it a favourite for pollinator friendly planting and seasonal arrangements.

 

Seed Qty Approx 0.25 grams

 

Sow February to April indoors in trays or pots. Germination 14 to 21 days at 18 to 22°C. Soil and Position Light well drained soil; prefers full sun. Height 25 to 30 cm with compact growth and colourful daisy like flowers. Flowering June to September.

 

Sowing instructions

Sow seeds thinly in trays or pots indoors from February. Cover lightly with compost and keep moist. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle spacing 20 cm apart. Harden off before planting outdoors after frost risk has passed.

 

Grow and maintenance

Grow in light well drained soil with regular watering during dry periods. Gazania Sunshine Mix thrives in sunny sites and is drought tolerant once established. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering. Suitable for borders containers and rock gardens.

 

Uses and benefits

Perfect for beds borders containers and coastal gardens. Gazania Sunshine Mix produces cheerful blooms in a wide range of colours creating vibrant displays. Highly suitable for pollinator habitats and sustainable gardening. Excellent for cut flowers and seasonal arrangements.

 

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