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Gazania rigens 'Fiesta Red'

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Family

Asteraceae

Botanical Name

Gazania rigens 'Fiesta Red'

Plant Common Name

Fiesta Red Treasure Flower, Treasure Flower

General Description

Large, deep orange red daisies with black rings around their eyes are the highlight of ‘Fiesta Red’ treasure flower. This compact, clump-forming variety is easy to grow but requires afternoon shade if grown in hot summer sun.

The colorful, gem-like daisies of this small, evergreen tender perennial are what inspired the common name, treasure flower. Commonly grown as a bedding annual, this South African native has been heavily cultivated for garden use. It will tolerate drought but grows best in areas where temperatures are mild and not scorching hot.

Compact, basal clumps of evergreen leaves persist through winter. These are elongated, lobed and green. Perennial clumps will spread over time. Throughout the growing season intricate, colorful daisies arise from short, leafless stems. Bees pollinate the blooms and heads of fuzzy white seeds follow.

Gazania rigens prefers cooler summer temperatures and full sun. Provide with average, well-drained garden soil for best growth and flowering. Remove spent blooms to encourage more. Plant these lovely daisies along the edges of mixed borders, in containers or rock gardens.

Characteristics

  • AHS Heat Zone

    10 - 8

  • USDA Hardiness Zone

    8 - 11

  • Sunset Zone

    H1, H2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

  • Plant Type

    Tender Perennial

  • Sun Exposure

    Full Sun, Partial Sun

  • Height

    6"-8" / 15.2cm - 20.3cm

  • Width

    10"-12" / 25.4cm - 30.5cm

  • Bloom Time

    Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate

  • Native To

    Hybrid Origin, Southern Africa, South Africa

Growing Conditions

  • Soil pH

    Neutral, Alkaline

  • Soil Drainage

    Well Drained

  • Soil type

    Loam, Sand

  • Tolerances

    Salt

  • Growth Rate

    Fast

  • Water Requirements

    Drought Tolerant, Average Water

  • Habit

    Rosette/Stemless

  • Seasonal Interest

    Summer, Fall

Ornamental Features

  • Flower Interest

    Showy

  • Flower Color

    Orange Red, Black

  • Flower Color Modifier

    Bicolor

  • Foliage Color (Spring)

    Green, Silver

  • Foliage Color (Summer)

    Green, Silver

  • Foliage Color (Fall)

    Green, Silver

  • Foliage Color (Winter)

    Green, Silver

  • Fragrant Flowers

    No

  • Fragrant Fruit

    No

  • Fragrant Foliage

    No

  • Bark or Stem Fragrant

    No

  • Flower Petal Number

    Single

  • Repeat Bloomer

    Yes

  • Showy Fruit

    No

  • Edible Fruit

    No

  • Showy Foliage

    No

  • Foliage Texture

    Medium

  • Foliage Sheen

    Matte

  • Evergreen

    Yes

  • Showy Bark

    No

Special Characteristics

  • Usage

    Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

  • Sharp or Has Thorns

    No

  • Invasive

    No

  • Attracts

    Butterflies

  • Self-Sowing

    Yes