Gazania rigens var. leucolaena (Silver Leaf)
Soft, silver foliage and small, pure yellow flowers. Rapid, spreading growth habit.
Height: to 1 ft. Spread: to 3 ft.
Gazania spp. (Treasure Flower)
Gazania is a genus of flowering plants from South Africa that includes many different species. In warmer climates they are often employed as a drought tolerant ground cover but we find they are most long-lived as container plants that we can protect during winter weather here in Oregon. They can be grown as perennials with just a little effort or enjoyed as a low-maintenance, long-blooming annual. Flowers will open and close with the sun. Dead-heading is recommended, but not necessary.
Requirements: Full sun and well-draining soil. Drought tolerant. Frost tender and need some form of winter protection from frost for longevity.
Care: A popular method for enjoying gazanias year after year is to grow them in containers and bring them inside and place them near a window during winter (or if you are lucky enough to have a greenhouse that is even better).
'Katua'
Deep red flowers with a central black ring. Excellent for cut flowers.
Height: to 1 ft. Spread: to 1 ft.
'Tikal'
Mesmerizing orange petals each with a red stripe. Excellent for cut flowers.
Height: to 1 ft. Spread: to 1 ft.
'Totonaca'
Dark red-orange petals each with a bright yellow margin. Excellent for cut flowers.
Height: to 1 ft. Spread: to 1 ft.
G. rigens 'Variegata'
Variegated foliage. Yellow-orange flowers with a distinct black ring in the center.
Height: to 1 ft. Spread: to 3 ft.