Gazania rigens 'Freddie' (Freddie Gazania)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Gazania |
| Species | rigens |
| Cultivar | 'Freddie' |
| Category | Annuals, Perennials |
| Origin | The species is native to South Africa. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | >9a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H2 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 1 - 5 |
| Temperature (°F) | 34 - 40 |
| Height | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Spread | 0.1 - 0.5 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | Gazania are well known for their bright flowers blooming during the summer. |
| Shape | Mat forming. |
| Landscape | Containers, flower beds and borders. |
| Propagation | Propagate by softwood cuttings taken from the base of shoots in late summer. Be sure to avoid frost conditions while plant matures. |
| Cultivation | Grow in moderately fertile, well-drained soil in full sun. Flowers close when shaded. |
| Pests | Susceptible to aphids and grey moulds when indoors. |
| Notable Specimens | Sissinghurst Castle Gardens, Cranbrook, Kent, United Kingdom. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Photographs
Gazania rigens 'Freddie', form. Sissinghurst Castle Gardens, Cranbrook, Kent, United Kingdom. 23/10/2019.
Gazania rigens 'Freddie', flower. Sissinghurst Castle Gardens, Cranbrook, Kent, United Kingdom. 23/10/2019.