Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy, African Daisy, Barberton Daisy, Gerber Daisy
Gerberajamesonii 'Lollipop Watermelon'

Family: Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Gerbera (GER-ber-a)
Species: jamesonii (jay-mess-OWN-ee-eye)
Cultivar: Lollipop Watermelon
Additional cultivar information: (Lollipop Series)

Category

Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Unknown

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pale Pink
Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Mid Spring
Mid Fall

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Unknown

Propagation Methods

By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting

N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed