Gerbera Daisies: Year-Round Colour for Australian Gardens

Australian Conditions for GerberasGerbera jamesonii originates from South Africa — subtropical to temperate conditions that broadly match Sydney, Adelaide, and coastal areas. In these zones, gerberas are effectively perennials that flower from October through May with brief winter rests. In subtropical Queensland they flower most of the year. In Melbourne they perform best as annuals or in a sheltered microclimate, as they resent extended cold and wet conditions.PlantingPlant so the crown of t…