Annuals | Perennials | Vegetables | Herbs | Home  Gazania hybrida Harlequin Hybrids Gazania hybrida Harlequin Hybrids Half-hardy Annual/Half hardy perennial - Soil: Well drained
- Zones: 8, 9, 10
- Height: 15 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Bedding, Border
Description Almost prostrate plants with large, brilliantly colored flowers in shades of brilliant yellow, orange, brown, pink, red and ruby with striking zones. Dazzling in beds and makes a splendid cut flower. Sowing Instructions | Sowing time: | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
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Sow in pots or trays of moist seed sowing mix and lightly cover with a fine sprinkling of vermiculite or sowing mix to a maximum depth of 3mm (1/8in). Place in a propagator or seal inside a plastic bag until germination occurs. Put in a warm place at a constant temperature of 18-25C (65-77F). Keep the surface of the sowing mix moist but not waterlogged. Germination will usually take 14-30 days. Growing Instructions When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant and grow on in cooler conditions, watering with care. Gradually acclimatize to outdoor conditions for 10-15 days before planting out after all risk of frost, 23cm (9in) apart in a sunny spot on light well drained soil. For pot plants, transplant finally into 13cm (5in) pots.
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