Drought Tolerant Treasure Flower Gazania Kiss Orange Ground Cover Plant Seed

Gazania Seeds - Kiss Orange

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(Gazania Rigens Kiss Orange) - Perfect as a ground cover, Gazania ground cover seeds grow quickly and the plants bloom profusely! Gazania Treasure Flower boasts 3 inch orange flowers on a compact 10 inch plant which will also spread 10 inches.

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Groundcover Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

8 - 11

HEIGHT

8 - 10 inches

WIDTH

8 - 10 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Spring through summer

BLOOM COLOR

Orange

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

FOOT TRAFFIC

Light

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Gazania rigens

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

78F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

12 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

No

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but tightly press into the soil

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, especially in winter; pH 5.8 - 6.8

SOWING RATE

Approximately 100 seeds covers 10 square feet or 2 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seed moist until germination

Delightful Ground Cover

These gazanias are well-branched plants that grow quick and low, making them an excellent ground cover.

Delightful Ground Cover

Fast-Growing Ground Cover

How To Grow

In colder climates, start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last expected frost. Seeds should be pressed into soil but not covered: light is needed for germination. Keep seeds moist until germination. After germination, reduce watering and grow seedlings in a sunny window location. For warmer climates, seeds can be started directly outdoors in a prepared seedbed after frost danger. Deadhead spent blooms to promote growth of more flowers. Plants benefit from an application of a balanced liquid fertilizer every other week during the growing season.

  • Environment: full sun
  • Soil: well-drained with pH 5.8-6.8
  • Sowing rate: 100 seeds cover 10 sq. ft.
Fast-Growing Ground Cover

Plant Information

Kiss orange gazanias are perennial flowering plants that produce large, uniform flowers of up to 3 inches wide. They grow in USDA zones 8 through 11, and do well in containers, hanging baskets, window boxes, or directly in the garden.

  • Height: 8-10 inches
  • Bloom color: orange
  • Bloom season: spring through summer

Gazania (Gazania Rigens Kiss Orange) - Perfect as a ground cover, Gazania ground cover seeds grow quickly and the plants bloom profusely! Gazania Treasure Flower boasts 3 inch orange flowers on a compact 10 inch plant which will also spread 10 inches. Gazania flowers are held above the basal foliage, forming a bright carpet of orange when planted as a ground cover plant.

Gazania Treasure Flowers are good plants for the front of sunny garden borders and also perform well as a flowering ground cover when planted in large groups. Because of their heat and drought tolerance, Kiss Gazanias are especially useful near driveways and sidewalks. They also do well in mixed container plantings, pots, baskets and window boxes as well. Gazania are known for closing their flowers at night and on cloudy days, but this Kiss series produces blooms that stay opened more so that you can enjoy them more!

If growing Gazania seeds in colder climates, start the flower seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last expected frost. Treasure Flower seeds should be pressed into the soil but not covered and kept moist but not saturated until germination occurs. After germination of the flower seeds, reduce watering and grow seedlings in a sunny window location. For warm climates, start the Gazania seeds directly outdoors in a prepared seedbed. Space the ground cover seed 8 - 12 inches apart in the seedbed.

Gazania care includes deadheading the spent flowers to promote the growth of more blooms. Also, Gazania plants benefit from an application of a balanced liquid fertilizer every other week during the growing season or mix in a slow-release fertilizer at the time of transplanting or preparing the seedbed. Water Gazania Treasure Flower plants slowly and deeply and let them dry out in-between waterings. Applying an organic mulch around the base of the Gazania plants helps to hold moisture in.

Common Questions

Q

Do gazania flowers close up at night?

A

The flowers are light-sensitive and don't open at night or on cloudy, overcast days.

Q

Do I need to deadhead my gazania flowers?

A

If you don’t want them to self-seed you will want to deadhead. Deadheading will also encourage a longer bloom season.

Q

Do gazanias come back every year?

A

Yes, gazanias are perennial and should come back every year in USDA zones 9-11, assuming the plant is healthy.

Q

Can I encourage more blooms with gazania flowers?

A

Yes, make sure they are planted in enough sunlight and fertilize regularly during the bloom season. Do not allow the soil to dry out for too long if you want to keep your plants blooming.

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Groundcover Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

8 - 11

HEIGHT

8 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer and fall

BLOOM COLOR

Mix

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, especially in winter; pH 5.8 - 6.8

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Gazania splendens

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

14 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

No

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but tightly press into the soil

SOWING RATE

Approximately 100 seeds covers 10 square feet or 2 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seed moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

12 inches

Origins of the Gazania

A tender perennial plant, the Gazania is native to South Africa.

 Origins of the Gazania

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How to Grow

Start Gazania seeds indoors 4 - 6 weeks before last frost, or sow the ground cover seeds directly outdoors as soon as the soil can be worked in spring. The Gazania make a great permanent ground cover in areas where they are perennial, particularly southern California and the deep South. The Gazania is hardy in zones 8 - 10, and is a fabulous long-season annual elsewhere.

  • Sowing Rate: Approximately 100 seeds covers 10 square feet or 2 seeds per plant
  • Depth: Do not cover the seed but tightly press into the soil
  • Average Germ Time: 14 - 21 days
  • Moisture: Keep seed moist until germination
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Flower Specifications

  • Height: 8 inches
  • USDA Zones: 8 - 11
  • Season: Perennial
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Gazania (Gazania Splendens) - Easily grown from Gazania seeds, this incredible little flower is a delight all summer long! Gazania, or Treasure Flower as it's commonly called, is a hardy little plant that makes a wonderful ground cover. It is covered with large 3 - 4 inch blooms ranging in colors of red, yellow, orange, white and pink. Gazania drought tolerant ground cover plants will bloom 12 weeks after sowing the ground cover seed! You just can't improve upon these huge blooms, glowing with bright color, that completely cover the small plants. They reach 8 inches tall and spread 10 inches wide. Gazania Treasure Flower has a lot to brag about as a ground cover plant! With large, showy flowers, an early and long bloom season, and ultra-tolerant low, rapidly spreading foliage, you will want to sow the Treasure Flower seeds in your garden!

Hardy in zones 8 - 10, Gazania ground cover plants are a fabulous long-season annual elsewhere. Start Gazania seeds indoors 4 - 6 weeks before last frost, or sow the ground cover seeds directly outdoors as soon as the soil can be worked in spring. They make a great permanent ground cover in areas where they are perennial -- particularly southern California and the deep South! 

Common Questions

Q

Do gazania flowers close up at night?

A

The flowers are light-sensitive and don't open at night or on cloudy, overcast days.

Q

Do I need to deadhead my gazania flowers?

A

If you don’t want them to self-seed you will want to deadhead. Deadheading will also encourage a longer bloom season.

Q

Do gazanias come back every year?

A

Yes, gazanias are perennial and should come back every year in USDA zones 9-11, assuming the plant is healthy.

Q

Can I encourage more blooms with gazania flowers?

A

Yes, make sure they are planted in enough sunlight and fertilize regularly during the bloom season. Do not allow the soil to dry out for too long if you want to keep your plants blooming.

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Groundcover Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

8 - 11

HEIGHT

8 - 10 inches

WIDTH

8 - 10 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Spring through summer

BLOOM COLOR

Mix

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

FOOT TRAFFIC

Light

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Gazania rigens

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

78F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

12 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

No

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but tightly press into the soil

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, especially in winter; pH 5.8 - 6.8

SOWING RATE

Approximately 100 seeds covers 10 square feet or 2 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seed moist until germination

Gazania (Gazania Rigens Kiss Mix) - This is one Gazania seed mix that is a surefire winner in any landscape setting! Known as Treasure Flower, Gazania performs faithfully and beautifully! Gazania Treasure Flowers boast 3 inch blooms in a mix of intense, bold colors. The plants are compact, 10 inches high and they spread 10 inches as well. Flowers are held above the basal foliage, forming a bright carpet of color when planted in large masses.

Drought tolerant Gazania plants are considered annuals in the cool climates, but in warmer climates like the southern Texas and parts of California, they're short-lived perennials, usually not lasting more than a few years. Treasure Flowers will re-seed readily, so leave a few blooms to go to seed. Gazania is a native of South Africa, and it is a tough little plant that prefers full sun, will tolerate all soils and thrive with moderate watering. It will bloom profusely through fall, winter and into late spring in the south, then flower intermittently during the hottest months of summer before bringing forth another profuse flowering in the fall. In the cooler climates, it will flower from early summer until the frosts of fall.

If growing Gazania seeds in colder climates, start the flower seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last expected frost. Treasure Flower seeds should be pressed into the soil but not covered and kept moist but not saturated until germination occurs. After germination of the flower seeds, reduce watering and grow seedlings in a sunny window location. For warm climates, start the Gazania seeds directly outdoors in a prepared seedbed. Space the ground cover seed 8 - 12 inches apart in the seedbed.

Gazania care includes deadheading the spent flowers to promote the growth of more blooms. Also, Gazania plants benefit from an application of a balanced liquid fertilizer every other week during the growing season or mix in a slow-release fertilizer at the time of transplanting or preparing the seedbed. Water Gazania Treasure Flower plants slowly and deeply and let them dry out in-between waterings. Applying an organic mulch around the base of the Gazania plants helps to hold moisture in.

Common Questions

Q

Do gazania flowers close up at night?

A

The flowers are light-sensitive and don't open at night or on cloudy, overcast days.

Q

Do I need to deadhead my gazania flowers?

A

If you don’t want them to self-seed you will want to deadhead. Deadheading will also encourage a longer bloom season.

Q

Do gazanias come back every year?

A

Yes, gazanias are perennial and should come back every year in USDA zones 9-11, assuming the plant is healthy.

Q

Can I encourage more blooms with gazania flowers?

A

Yes, make sure they are planted in enough sunlight and fertilize regularly during the bloom season. Do not allow the soil to dry out for too long if you want to keep your plants blooming.

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Groundcover Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

8 - 10

HEIGHT

8 - 10 inches

WIDTH

8 - 10 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Spring through summer

BLOOM COLOR

White

GROWTH RATE

Fast

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

FOOT TRAFFIC

Light

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Gazania rigens

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70 - 75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

14 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

No

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but tightly press into the soil

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, especially in winter; pH 5.8 - 6.8

SOWING RATE

Approximately 100 seeds covers 10 square feet or 2 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seed moist until germination

Gazania (Gazania Rigens Kiss White Frosty Flame) - Green foliage with multiple, large white blooms on tightly mounded plants which work great in sunny locations.  This white frosty flame gazania plant is sure to catch the attention of gardeners who will want this drought tolerant gazania for their own garden.

Gazania Treasure Flowers are good plants for the front of sunny garden borders and also perform well as a flowering ground cover when planted in large groups. Because of their heat and drought tolerance, Kiss Gazanias are especially useful near driveways and sidewalks. They also do well in mixed container plantings, pots, baskets and window boxes as well. Gazania are known for closing their flowers at night and on cloudy days, but this Kiss series produces blooms that stay opened more so that you can enjoy them more!

If growing Gazania seeds in colder climates, start the flower seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last expected frost. Treasure Flower seeds should be pressed into the soil but not covered and kept moist but not saturated until germination occurs. After germination of the flower seeds, reduce watering and grow seedlings in a sunny window location. For warm climates, start the Gazania seeds directly outdoors in a prepared seedbed. Space the ground cover seed 8 - 12 inches apart in the seedbed.

Gazania care includes deadheading the spent flowers to promote the growth of more blooms. Also, Gazania plants benefit from an application of a balanced liquid fertilizer every other week during the growing season or mix in a slow-release fertilizer at the time of transplanting or preparing the seedbed. Water Gazania Treasure Flower plants slowly and deeply and let them dry out in-between waterings. Applying an organic mulch around the base of the Gazania plants helps to hold moisture in to aid in water conservation for these drought tolerant plants.

Common Questions

Q

Do gazania flowers close up at night?

A

The flowers are light-sensitive and don't open at night or on cloudy, overcast days.

Q

Do I need to deadhead my gazania flowers?

A

If you don’t want them to self-seed you will want to deadhead. Deadheading will also encourage a longer bloom season.

Q

Do gazanias come back every year?

A

Yes, gazanias are perennial and should come back every year in USDA zones 9-11, assuming the plant is healthy.

Q

Can I encourage more blooms with gazania flowers?

A

Yes, make sure they are planted in enough sunlight and fertilize regularly during the bloom season. Do not allow the soil to dry out for too long if you want to keep your plants blooming.

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Groundcover Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

8 - 10

HEIGHT

8 - 10 inches

WIDTH

8 - 10 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Spring through summer

BLOOM COLOR

Orange

GROWTH RATE

Fast

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

FOOT TRAFFIC

Light

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Gazania rigens

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70 - 75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

14 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

No

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but tightly press into the soil

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, especially in winter; pH 5.8 - 6.8

SOWING RATE

Approximately 100 seeds covers 10 square feet or 2 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seed moist until germination

Gazania (Gazania Rigens Kiss Orange Frosty Flame) - Green foliage with multiple, large orange blooms on tightly mounded plants which work great in sunny locations.  This orange frosty flame gazania seed is sure to catch the attention of gardeners who will want this plant for their own back yard.

Gazania Treasure Flowers are good plants for the front of sunny garden borders and also perform well as a flowering ground cover when planted in large groups. Because of their heat and drought tolerance, Kiss Gazanias are especially useful near driveways and sidewalks. They also do well in mixed container plantings, pots, baskets and window boxes as well. Gazania are known for closing their flowers at night and on cloudy days, but this Kiss series produces blooms that stay opened more so that you can enjoy them more!

If growing Gazania seeds in colder climates, start the flower seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last expected frost. Treasure Flower seeds should be pressed into the soil but not covered and kept moist but not saturated until germination occurs. After germination of the flower seeds, reduce watering and grow seedlings in a sunny window location. For warm climates, start the Gazania seeds directly outdoors in a prepared seedbed. Space the ground cover seed 8 - 12 inches apart in the seedbed.

Gazania care includes deadheading the spent flowers to promote the growth of more blooms. Also, Gazania plants benefit from an application of a balanced liquid fertilizer every other week during the growing season or mix in a slow-release fertilizer at the time of transplanting or preparing the seedbed. Water Gazania Treasure Flower plants slowly and deeply and let them dry out in-between waterings. Applying an organic mulch around the base of the Gazania plants helps to hold moisture in.

Common Questions

Q

Do gazania flowers close up at night?

A

The flowers are light-sensitive and don't open at night or on cloudy, overcast days.

Q

Do I need to deadhead my gazania flowers?

A

If you don’t want them to self-seed you will want to deadhead. Deadheading will also encourage a longer bloom season.

Q

Do gazanias come back every year?

A

Yes, gazanias are perennial and should come back every year in USDA zones 9-11, assuming the plant is healthy.

Q

Can I encourage more blooms with gazania flowers?

A

Yes, make sure they are planted in enough sunlight and fertilize regularly during the bloom season. Do not allow the soil to dry out for too long if you want to keep your plants blooming.

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FAQ's
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Groundcover Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

8 - 10

HEIGHT

8 - 10 inches

WIDTH

8 - 10 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Spring through summer

BLOOM COLOR

Mix

GROWTH RATE

Fast

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

FOOT TRAFFIC

Light

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Gazania rigens

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70 - 75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

14 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

No

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but tightly press into the soil

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, especially in winter; pH 5.8 - 6.8

SOWING RATE

Approximately 100 seeds covers 10 square feet or 2 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seed moist until germination

Gazania (Gazania Rigens Kiss Flame Mix) - Green foliage with multiple, large blooms on tightly mounded plants that work great in sunny locations.  This gazania seed mix is sure to catch the attention of gardeners who will want this seed mix for their own back yard.

Gazania Treasure Flowers are good plants for the front of sunny garden borders and also perform well as a flowering ground cover when planted in large groups. Because of their heat and drought tolerance, Kiss Gazanias are especially useful near driveways and sidewalks. They also do well in mixed container plantings, pots, baskets and window boxes as well. Gazania are known for closing their flowers at night and on cloudy days, but this Kiss series produces blooms that stay opened more so that you can enjoy them more!

If growing Gazania seeds in colder climates, start the flower seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last expected frost. Treasure Flower seeds should be pressed into the soil but not covered and kept moist but not saturated until germination occurs. After germination of the flower seeds, reduce watering and grow seedlings in a sunny window location. For warm climates, start the Gazania seeds directly outdoors in a prepared seedbed. Space the ground cover seed 8 - 12 inches apart in the seedbed.

Gazania care includes deadheading the spent flowers to promote the growth of more blooms. Also, Gazania plants benefit from an application of a balanced liquid fertilizer every other week during the growing season or mix in a slow-release fertilizer at the time of transplanting or preparing the seedbed. Water Gazania Treasure Flower plants slowly and deeply and let them dry out in-between waterings. Applying an organic mulch around the base of the Gazania plants helps to hold moisture in; however, gazanias are heat and drought tolerant once established.

Common Questions

Q

Do gazania flowers close up at night?

A

The flowers are light-sensitive and don't open at night or on cloudy, overcast days.

Q

Do I need to deadhead my gazania flowers?

A

If you don’t want them to self-seed you will want to deadhead. Deadheading will also encourage a longer bloom season.

Q

Do gazanias come back every year?

A

Yes, gazanias are perennial and should come back every year in USDA zones 9-11, assuming the plant is healthy.

Q

Can I encourage more blooms with gazania flowers?

A

Yes, make sure they are planted in enough sunlight and fertilize regularly during the bloom season. Do not allow the soil to dry out for too long if you want to keep your plants blooming.

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Groundcover Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

8 - 10

HEIGHT

10 - 12 inches

WIDTH

10 - 12 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Spring through summer

BLOOM COLOR

Yellow

GROWTH RATE

Fast

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

FOOT TRAFFIC

Light

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Gazania rigens

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70 - 75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

14 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

No

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but tightly press into the soil

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, especially in winter; pH 5.8 - 6.8

SOWING RATE

Approximately 100 seeds covers 10 square feet or 2 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seed moist until germination

Gazania (Gazania Rigens Big Kiss Yellow Flame) - If you want even bigger flowers than the standard "Kiss" Gazania series, then you are in luck!  This "Big Kiss" variety has even extra-large, 4-1/2' flowers  held high above full, bushy plants. The huge yellow flowers with eye-catching red stripes works great in both gardens and large single or mixed containers.  Big Kiss gazanias grow 10 - 12 inches in height and width.

Gazania Treasure Flowers are good plants for the front of sunny garden borders and also perform well as a flowering ground cover when planted in large groups. Because of their heat and drought tolerance, Kiss Gazanias are especially useful near driveways and sidewalks. They also do well in mixed container plantings, pots, baskets and window boxes as well. Gazania are known for closing their flowers at night and on cloudy days, but this Kiss series produces blooms that stay opened more so that you can enjoy them more!

If growing Gazania seeds in colder climates, start the flower seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last expected frost. Treasure Flower seeds should be pressed into the soil but not covered and kept moist but not saturated until germination occurs. After germination of the flower seeds, reduce watering and grow seedlings in a sunny window location. For warm climates, start the Gazania seeds directly outdoors in a prepared seedbed. Space the ground cover seed 8 - 12 inches apart in the seedbed.

Gazania care includes deadheading the spent flowers to promote the growth of more blooms. Also, Gazania plants benefit from an application of a balanced liquid fertilizer every other week during the growing season or mix in a slow-release fertilizer at the time of transplanting or preparing the seedbed. Water Gazania Treasure Flower plants slowly and deeply and let them dry out in-between waterings. Applying an organic mulch around the base of the Gazania plants helps to hold moisture in.

Common Questions

Q

Do gazania flowers close up at night?

A

The flowers are light-sensitive and don't open at night or on cloudy, overcast days.

Q

Do I need to deadhead my gazania flowers?

A

If you don’t want them to self-seed you will want to deadhead. Deadheading will also encourage a longer bloom season.

Q

Do gazanias come back every year?

A

Yes, gazanias are perennial and should come back every year in USDA zones 9-11, assuming the plant is healthy.

Q

Can I encourage more blooms with gazania flowers?

A

Yes, make sure they are planted in enough sunlight and fertilize regularly during the bloom season. Do not allow the soil to dry out for too long if you want to keep your plants blooming.

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Groundcover Specifications

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

8 - 10

HEIGHT

10 - 12 inches

WIDTH

10 - 12 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Spring through summer

BLOOM COLOR

White

GROWTH RATE

Fast

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

FOOT TRAFFIC

Light

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

LATIN NAME

Gazania rigens

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

70 - 75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

14 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

No

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but tightly press into the soil

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, especially in winter; pH 5.8 - 6.8

SOWING RATE

Approximately 100 seeds covers 10 square feet or 2 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seed moist until germination

Gazania (Gazania Rigens Big Kiss White Flame) - If you want even bigger flowers than the standard "Kiss" Gazania series, then you are in luck!  This "Big Kiss" variety has even extra-large, 4-1/2' flowers  held high above full, bushy plants. The huge white flowers with eye-catching rose-red stripes works great in both gardens and large single or mixed containers.  Big Kiss gazanias grow 10 - 12 inches in height and width.

Gazania Treasure Flowers are good plants for the front of sunny garden borders and also perform well as a flowering ground cover when planted in large groups. Because of their heat and drought tolerance, Kiss Gazanias are especially useful near driveways and sidewalks. They also do well in mixed container plantings, pots, baskets and window boxes as well. Gazania are known for closing their flowers at night and on cloudy days, but this Kiss series produces blooms that stay opened more so that you can enjoy them more! Heat and drought tolerant plants once established.

If growing Gazania seeds in colder climates, start the flower seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the last expected frost. Treasure Flower seeds should be pressed into the soil but not covered and kept moist but not saturated until germination occurs. After germination of the flower seeds, reduce watering and grow seedlings in a sunny window location. For warm climates, start the Gazania seeds directly outdoors in a prepared seedbed. Space the ground cover seed 8 - 12 inches apart in the seedbed.

Gazania care includes deadheading the spent flowers to promote the growth of more blooms. Also, Gazania plants benefit from an application of a balanced liquid fertilizer every other week during the growing season or mix in a slow-release fertilizer at the time of transplanting or preparing the seedbed. Water Gazania Treasure Flower plants slowly and deeply and let them dry out in-between waterings. Applying an organic mulch around the base of the Gazania plants helps to hold moisture in.

Common Questions

Q

Do gazania flowers close up at night?

A

The flowers are light-sensitive and don't open at night or on cloudy, overcast days.

Q

Do I need to deadhead my gazania flowers?

A

If you don’t want them to self-seed you will want to deadhead. Deadheading will also encourage a longer bloom season.

Q

Do gazanias come back every year?

A

Yes, gazanias are perennial and should come back every year in USDA zones 9-11, assuming the plant is healthy.

Q

Can I encourage more blooms with gazania flowers?

A

Yes, make sure they are planted in enough sunlight and fertilize regularly during the bloom season. Do not allow the soil to dry out for too long if you want to keep your plants blooming.

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