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Gazania, Treasure Flower 'Vesuvius'

Gazania

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Family

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Gazania (gay-ZAY-nee-uh)

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Synonym

Height

Unknown - Tell us

Spacing

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Sun Exposure

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Danger

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Hardiness

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Foliage

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Class

Bloom Time

Bloom Color

Class

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Other Details

Seed Collecting

Full Sun

Fruit Shape

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Fruit Size

Orange

Red-Orange

Gold (yellow-orange)

Bright Yellow

Fruit Colors

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Growing Habit

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Herbaceous

Provides Winter Interest

Days to Maturity

Unknown - Tell us

Seed Type

From herbaceous stem cuttings

From softwood cuttings

From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse

Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; direct sow after last frost

By simple layering

By air layering

By tip layering

By serpentine layering

Usage

Unknown - Tell us

Disease Resistance

Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Leaf Type

Unknown - Tell us

Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

Alpines and Rock Gardens

Annuals

Groundcovers

Perennials

Where to Grow

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Other details

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Propagation Methods

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Plant Size (check one)

Growing Habit

Growth Rate

Leaf Shape

Leaf Appearance

Degree to which the appearance is present

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Leaf Texture (top)

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Leaf Texture (bottom)

Leaf Color

Color of Leaf Margin

Leaf Substance

Number of Vein Pairs

Appearance of Margin

Margin Width

Flower Shape

Flower Fragrance

Does it set seed?

Flower Size

Flower Type

Blooming Habit

Foliage Habit

Ploidy

Color Patterns

Awards (if applicable)

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