Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

Details of genus: Gazania [1090]

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Family: Asteraceae

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description_en: Genus of about 16 species of low-growing annuals or evergreen perennials from low altitude sands to alpine meadows in tropical Africa. They have mostly lance-shaped, basal leaves, often covered with grey, felted hairs on one or both surfaces, and varying from deeply lobed to pinnatifid, and from entire to toothed. Large, daisy-like, very brightly coloured, dark-centred flowerheads, which close in dull or cool weather, are produced over a long period in summer. Hybrid selections are the most commonly cultivated, and are grown as annuals or half-hardy perennials, with leafy stems bearing spoon-shaped to oblong, often lobed leaves and variously coloured flowerheads. They are useful as summer bedding or in patio containers, and tolerate coastal conditions.

hardiness_en: Half hardy to frost tender; most can survive short periods at or below 0°C (32°F).

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propagation_en: Sow seed at 18-20°C (64-68°F) in late winter or early spring. Take basal cuttings in late summer or early autumn, to overwinter under glass.

pests_en: Plants over-wintered under glass may suffer from grey mould (Botrytis) and aphids.

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comment_ja: クンショウギク

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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2020-09-04 03:56

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