This fibrous rooted perennial forms a dense leafy, stemless clump. It has dull green lance-shaped leaves that are variably lobed and the daisy-like, single or double flowers are orange to yellow appearing high above the foliage during spring.

Hardiness zones 8 to 11

Gerbera jamesonii is naturally found in the northern province of South Africa growing in grasslands. It prefers a very well drained fertile moist to drier light sandy soil and grows in an open sunny wind protected position and is frost and drought tender. 

The Transvaal Daisy is grown for its colourful flowers and clumping habit. It is planted in small or cottage gardens along borders or used in rockeries. It is also grown in pots or mass planted as a ground cover. It establishes in one season from division and is suitable for coastal or inland regions. The flowers are used in floral arrangements and will last up to 10 days. ID 3

Note:
They are grown best in raised beds to ensure good drainage and the plant collapses in wet soils. 

Gerbera (JER-ber-ah) jamesonii (jaym-SON-ee-eye)

“Gerbera” commemorates German naturalist Trangott Gerber; “jamesonii” commemorates botanist Dr Jameson.

Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)	
(Compositae)
Sunflower Family