Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Africa
South Africa
Types
Single Flowers, Double or duplex
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland
Basalt cliffs, Coastal sand dunes, Rock outcrops, Sandy flats
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink
Yellow, Blue, Light Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan, Silver
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spinach Type
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Water when soil is dry
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertilizer like 2:3:2
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Thripes, Whiteflies
Aphids, Leafminer
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Abandonment, Heart problems, Stomach pain
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Decoration Purposes
Basketary, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
GERBERA
FELICIA amelloides
Common Name
Barberton Daisy, Flori Line Midi Gerbera Daisy, Gerbera Daisy, Transvaal Daisy
Blue Marguerite
In Hindi
barbeton daisy
ब्लू गुलबहार
In German
Barbeton daisy
Blau Marguerite
In French
Barbeton daisy
Bleu Marguerite
In Spanish
barbeton margarita
Margarita azul
In Greek
barbeton μαργαρίτα
μπλε Marguerite
In Portuguese
Barbeton daisy
azul Marguerite
In Polish
barbeton stokrotka
niebieski Marguerite
In Latin
Barberton primula
Margareta blue
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Asteraceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Mutisioideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Barberton Daisy and Blue Marguerite
Season and care of Barberton Daisy and Blue Marguerite is important to know. While considering everything about Barberton Daisy and Blue Marguerite Care, growing season is an essential factor. Barberton Daisy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Marguerite season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Barberton Daisy is Loam, Sand and for Blue Marguerite is Loam while the PH of soil for Barberton Daisy is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Marguerite is Acidic, Neutral.
Barberton Daisy and Blue Marguerite Physical Information
Barberton Daisy and Blue Marguerite physical information is very important for comparison. Barberton Daisy height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Blue Marguerite height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Barberton Daisy and Blue Marguerite are as follows:
Barberton Daisy flower color: Pink
Barberton Daisy leaf color: Green
Blue Marguerite flower color: Yellow, Blue and Light Blue
- Blue Marguerite leaf color: Green
Care of Barberton Daisy and Blue Marguerite
Care of Barberton Daisy and Blue Marguerite include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Barberton Daisy pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Blue Marguerite pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Barberton Daisy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Marguerite needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.