Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy, African Daisy, Barberton Daisy, Gerber Daisy 'Lollipop Watermelon'

Gerbera jamesonii

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Gerbera (GER-ber-a)
Species
jamesonii (jay-mess-OWN-ee-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Encino, California

Decatur, Georgia

Hampton, South Carolina

Orangeburg, South Carolina

Houston, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
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Alton, IL | April 2019 | positive

I have been looking to buy this gerbera jamesonii and cannot find in my area locally or on the internet. Any ideas on where I can buy?

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Houston, TX (Zone 9a) | April 2012 | positive

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