Gazania Gazoo Formula Mix - 5 seeds

Gazania Gazoo Formula Mix is a vibrant, hardy mix of Gazania rigens, known for its large, daisy-like flowers in bold colours, including yellow, orange, pink, white, and red. These sun-loving plants are perfect for brightening garden beds, borders, and containers. Here’s how to grow them:

Choosing the Right Location

Thrives in full sun, as flowers close in shade or at night.

Requires well-draining soil, tolerating sandy or poor soil.

Sowing Seeds

Timing:

Indoors: Start seeds 6–8 weeks before the last frost.

Outdoors: Sow after the last frost when the soil has warmed.

Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep

Space plants 8–12 inches apart.

Germinates within 7–14 days at temperatures of 21–24°C.

Watering

Water moderately. Allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings.

Drought-tolerant once established but appreciates occasional watering in very dry conditions.

Apply a balanced, slow-release fertilizer at planting.

Feed monthly during the growing season for continuous blooms.

Remove spent blooms to encourage more flowers.

Trim back leggy growth to maintain a compact shape.

Treated as an annual in cooler zones.

Tolerates heat, drought, and coastal conditions.

Pests and Diseases

Generally, pest-resistant, but watch for aphids or spider mites.

Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot or fungal issues.

Uses

Ideal for sunny borders, rock gardens, ground cover, or containers.

Low-maintenance and attracts pollinators like bees and butterflies.

With their bright, long-lasting blooms and ability to thrive in tough conditions, Gazania Gazoo Formula Mix is an excellent choice for adding cheerful colour to any sunny garden!