Watering, fertilizing, cutting and more

Plant the Gazania

In order for her flowers to open, she needs Gazania absolutely one sunny locationthat is best protected from rain. Do not plant the midday gold until after the ice saints in May outdoors or on the balcony, because it is not hardy. The soil should be well drained but still rich in nutrients. You may loosen it with some sand or Grit(€ 49.99 at Amazon *) on.

Water and fertilize properly

The Gazania tolerates drought better than too much moisture or even waterlogging. So water your plants only moderately. On the other hand, you don't have to be too skimpy with fertilizer at midday gold. You can mix some liquid fertilizer into the irrigation water about every one to two weeks. Some varieties prefer a somewhat poorer soil, they are particularly suitable for rock gardens or the planting of dry stone walls.

The Gazania multiply

Gazania can be done quite easily grow from seed. However, you shouldn't collect these from your own plants. As a rule, the garden plants are hybrids that do not develop any or only poorly germinable seeds. It is better to buy seeds from specialist stores if they are in this way Increase Gazania want.

The gazanie in winter

The Sonnentaler is not hardy and is often sold as an annual summer flower. It is actually perennial and if you have the space, you should get one Wintering the Gazania try it out. For this, this plant needs a frost-free, light winter quarters with a temperature between 5 and 10 ° C. During the winter it is only sparingly watered and not fertilized.

The best care tips for Gazania:

• sunny location
• well drained poor soil
• pour moderately
• fertilize regularly
• not hardy
• Winter storage possible
• do not grow from collected seeds