Description

Gazania 'Sunshine Blend' (Gazania rigens) offers a stunning mix of sunny blooms in colors ranging from yellow to mauve and red. With its vibrant 3″–4″ flowers, this drought- and heat-tolerant perennial is a perfect choice for rock gardens, wildflower areas, or any sunny garden space. Known for its ability to bloom in full sun, Gazania petals open with the sun and close in cloud cover, adding dynamic beauty to your landscape. These low-growing plants with lush greenery provide excellent groundcover while attracting pollinators, making them both a visual and ecological asset to your garden.

Botanical Name: Gazania rigens
Family: Asteraceae
Native: Southern Africa
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 9–11; usually grown as an annual
Plant Dimensions: 12″ – 18″ tall and 12″ wide
Variety Information: 3″–4″ blooms with petals in varying color combinations of orange, yellow, mauve, cream, and red
Exposure: Full Sun
Bloom Period: Summer until frost, taking a break in extreme heat.
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Groundcover, Heat Tolerant

When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks after your average last frost date, when soil has warmed.
When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 60°–65°F. Sow in deep or compostable pots to avoid tap root disturbance when transplanting.
Days to Emerge: 7 – 20 Days
Seed Depth: ¼”
Seed Spacing: A group of 2 to 3 seeds every 8″–12″
Thinning: When 2″ tall, thin to 1 every 8″–12″

90 seeds.